Research "Bullying"
Look at vocabulary, videos, articles, websites, memes
February 5, 6
1. To prepare for Task 4 of the English Language Acquisition portfolio it is necessary for your to know how to write the following text types:
Journal writingJournal writing is the process of recording personal insights, reflections and questions on assigned or personal topics. Journal projects assigned in class may include your thoughts about daily experiences, reading assignments, current events or science experiments. https://study.com/academy/lesson/journal-writing-topics-prompts-tips.html
1. Explain why is the speaker apologising to future generations?
2. Give 3 examples of how people do nothing.
3. To whom does “we” refer to?
4. What can be inferred when the speaker says, “Oh, you don´t know
much about trees, do you?”
5. Give three reasons to support the speaker’s opinion in
the video that trees are beneficial to us.
Strand ii
6. The
creator purposefully uses animation to show nature? Why does s/he do this?
7. Who is the
intended/target audience of this video? Why do you think this? Justify your
answer.
8. What does
the creator want us to think and feel about our planet? He wants us to know the planet is in danger . . . How does s/he do this? By showing what will happen if we continue on our path of destruction. . .
9. What
effect was the creator aiming for by filming the majority of this video in the
desert?
Strand iii
10.
What conclusions are drawn in this video? Support your answer with evidence
from the text.
11.
What evidence does the speaker give to support his opinion, argument, ideas,
viewpoint?
12.
Would you recommend this video to a someone else? Explain why or why not.
13. Would you
or do you “stand for trees?” Explain why or why not.
January 31
Criterion A Assessment - Comprehending spoken and visual text
Unit title: Empathy and inclusion Global context: Fairness and development Key concept: Connections Related concept(s): Empathy, purpose Statement of inquiry: Language allows us to express and promote empathy in order to create connections, leading to an inclusive community
Inquiry questions: Factual: What is empathy? What is an inclusive community? Conceptual: How do we use language to express and promote empathy? How do we use language to promote an inclusive community? How empathetic am I? Do we always need empathy in order to connect with others? Debatable: Do we always need empathy in order to connect with others?
January 8
Research: People who wear uniforms and the reasons for wear uniforms. Service as Action - MYP
What is Service as Action?
What kinds of Service as Action activities are students at OIS doing?
How does Service as Action promote inclusiveness in our community?
Try it yourself - Write a blog post of 200-250 words on one of the following: My Country or Culture – Publish facts about
your country or write a post on food, songs, stories, clothing or a
cultural event that is popular where you come from. Check out Thanumi’s Fun Facts About Greece or My Country for inspiration. Additionally, Thunny’s Culture and Family post explains how the Songkran festival is celebrated in her country.
My School – Write about your school, the
history of your school, a famous person who went to your school, your
favorite subject etc. Mrs Yollis’ students made a video about their school to share with their blogging buddies. Also, check out Gracie’s Dress to Impress post on school dress code and Olivia’s school history post.
November 26, 28, 29
Listening skills - Building Vocabulary
Watching television can be an excellent way to build vocab and fine-tune your listening skills.
Use an online site to find and watch an episode each day.
Choose from:
The Good Doctor,
The Walking Dead, or
Blacklist (season 1)
Define the subject specific vocabulary of TV-related words:
Genre
Plot
Setting
Actor / Actress
Character
Season
Episode
Series
For each episode that you watched, answer the following:
October 11
1. 5 minute warm-up: In your notebook complete the following statement: I would rather:
a) have the ability to fly OR
b) have the ability to read minds
September 17, 18
1. Article discussion (Chile's Mapuche culture gains respect as old traditions become new trends)
2. Please review these paragraphs and include any new vocabulary in your vocabulary notebook. Write the word and the translation in your first language or write a definition.
A girl plays with a doll dressed in Mapuche garb, in Santiago, Chile, July 29, 2015.
3. Reading - Chile's Mapuche culture gains respect as old traditions become new trends https://newsela.com/articles/mapuche-culture/id/11668/ Homework: Vocabulary 1. Please review these paragraphs and include any new vocabulary to your vocabulary word list. Write the word and the translation in your first language or write a definition.
Global context and exploration: Personal and cultural expression: artistry, craft, creation, beauty Key concept: Culture Related concept(s): Audience, purpose Statement of inquiry: Purpose and audience impact the way we express our cultural identity. Inquiry Questions: Factual: What is culture? Conceptual: How do we express our own cultural identity? Debatable: Does understanding your own culture make your more empathetic?
May 23
Year 11 is almost over. Exams are done. What's next? For the next few weeks your teachers will introduce you to Diploma subjects and offer you a brief overview of things to come.
But, for today we will reflect on the year that has been. Think about and answer the following question:
Ask yourself: What type of movie would the last school year (Year 11) be?
Would
the film be a documentary—because you learned a lot? Was it a hapless
rom-com of failed Tinder dates and hilarious friends-only nights? Was it
an action film filled with exciting adventures? A drama because, well,
the year made you sad? Well, you get the idea.
Write from this perspective. (P.S. Who would play you in the movie?)
May 24
Period 4 - Room 9 - Intro to IB Diploma English B
April 16 http://idprm.ibo.org/#/English
Reference #1 Zentrofoam Advert
Reference #2 Bates Method for better eyesight
Reference #3 An article from Psychology Today
April 18 http://idprm.ibo.org/#/English
Reference #6 Factsheet on Ayurveda medicine
Reference #7 An article by Sandra Clair, a medical herbalist
April 19 http://idprm.ibo.org/#/English
Reference #8 Nobel Prize 2015: Victory for traditional Chinese Medicine
Reference #9 Emotion Simulation
Reference #10 Timeline for change of human landscape
March 19 Unit 1 - Happiness and fulfillment Global context:Identities and relationshipsWho am I? Who are we? In this unit we will explore: identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships, including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human. Key concept:Creativity Creativity is the process of generating new ideas and points of view. In this unit, we shall look at some creative suggestions for achieving happiness and measuring intelligence. However, creativity also includes the ability to evaluate ideas: to see their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, we will also need to make judgments about the ideas we encounter and come to conclusions about them. Related concept:Purpose The purpose for communicating can be, for example, to entertain, to recount, to socialize, to inquire, to inform, to persuade, to explain, to instruct. In literary terms, this means the creator's intentions in producing the text. In this chapter you will explore ideas such as meaning, thesis, argument, bias, persuasive techniques, function and opinions. Statement of inquiry: We can first use language to describe and define happiness and intelligence and only then can we work towards a fulfilling personal future in a global context.
Before we begin this unit, think about what you already know and believe about the topic of happiness. Look at this picture of a group of happy teenagers. Discuss the diagram and make a list of answers to the five questions below: ATL: Social and Thinking Skills 1. What effect does you being happy have on others? 2. What are the things that make you happy? 3. By contrast, what are the things that make you unhappy? 4. What effect does being happy have on you? 5. What is happyness? As you answer each question, make a list of points on which you all agree and points on which you disagree. Discuss this question: "Does happiness mean the same thing to everyone?" Give reasons for your answers.
March 21
IDU practice preparation time
March 22
Reading Quiz - Criterion B (strand i, strand ii)
