The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi MYP Unit Planner

Christine Mbugua, Rose Odero

Language and literature: English

MYP Duration Start Date

The Different Faces of Me
Year

1 8
weeks
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W1Sep
IB MYP English (Grade 7) S
First Term
(Aug 2016 - Dec 2016)

Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key concept Related concept(s) Global context

Communication Language and literature Identities and relationships

Character

Statement of inquiry

In Literature, Gender roles determine the way in which a character communicates, as well as being key in the shaping of personal and social identity.

Inquiry questions

Factual Conceptual Debatable

What techniques do writers use to create realistic characters? Does our environment help shape our identity? Are perceptions more important than truth?
Students will begin to engage with the creative process and understand how students will begin to evaluate how the students will appreciate how
characters are brought out by the writers environment moulds individuals communication affects their choices.

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Summative assessment

Assessment Criteria Tasks in all classes QR

A B C D
Relationship between summative assessment task(s) and statement of inquiry:
Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language
Evaluating Parvana's character from The Breadwinner will explore how gender can be as
significant in terms of how one is perceived by others. Parvana's assumption of the male
gender shapes her identity and students will explore this in their essay.
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tue Composition 3:00 PM
20
Sep
writing a fable
Class mean of Assessed Criteria 2016
Fable_Rubric-1.docx
Objectives
Tue Task 9:00 AM
A Analysing
identify and comment upon significant aspects of texts 11
Oct
commonwealth essay writing competition
identify and comment upon the creators choices 2016 Hi all,
B Organizing please find the flyer for the essay writing competition. I encourage
employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention everyone to take part in the competition. Please make sure that your
organize opinions and ideas in a logical manner first draft is with me by the 31st of November.
C Producing text
produce texts that demonstrate thought and imagination while exploring new QueensEssayCompetition-A4Fl...
perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative
process Tue Research report 9:00 AM
make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices,
demonstrating awareness of impact on an audience 1
Nov
project
D Using language 2016

use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of Personal_response_rubric.doc
expression
write and speak in an appropriate register and style Tue Task 9:00 AM

use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation

spell (alphabetic languages), write (character languages) and pronounce with
7
Mar
poetry
accuracy 2017 Dear all, please find the attached rubric which is due on 13/3/17.

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Assessment Criteria Tasks in all classes QR

Regards,

Vincent

myp1_rubric.doc

Fri Poetry 9:00 AM

10
Mar
creative writing
2017
rubric_2_myp1.pdf

Fri Task 9:00 AM

23
Jun
comic strip
2017
COMIC_STRIP_myp1_rubric_1__...

Approaches to learning (ATL)

Language and literature

A Analysing
identify and comment upon significant aspects of texts

I Communication skills
Exchanging thoughts, messages and information effectively through interaction
Give and receive meaningful feedback
Use intercultural understanding to interpret communication
Use appropriate forms of writing for different purposes and audiences
Use a variety of media to communicate with a range of audiences
Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and teachers
Reading, writing and using language to gather and communicate information
Learning Experiences
students will share their experiences from the different places they have lived in and
visited.
Group work will be used where students will share their knowledge and guide each
other and provide different perspectives.
the writing tasks will enhance their communication in class.

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Read critically and for comprehension research work on the Taliban will provide access to different media
Read a variety of sources for information and for pleasure
Make inferences and draw conclusions The class reader and comprehension texts will provide students with a variety of
Use and interpret a range of discipline-specific terms and symbols reading material.
Write for different purposes
Organize and depict information logically
Structure information in summaries, essays and reports

Action: Teaching and learning through inquiry

Standards

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge & Skills TBD

Writing skills

Service
Reflection: this unit can be used to assist students to understand their role and duty in society. They can reflect on how they can make a difference in the society by accepting
that they are significant. The unit gives them the opportunity to discover themselves and cement themselves in society.using language to reach others in the community.

Learner Profile
Communicators: The tasks and activities will enable students to epress themselves to others nad to use various media to communicate ideas

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Learning process Formative Assessment QR

Week 1 Thu Task 9:00 AM

Unpacking the unit 20
Apr
BOOK REVIEW
Students to discuss the term Different faces of me 2017 Dear all,
Week 2 Please find attached a copy of your holiday assignment as
discussed with your parents during PTC. Enjoy
Students discuss the extract from the poem' Human Family' by Maya Angelou
Students to evaluate their different faces ( school face, friend face, etc) MYP_1HOLIDAY_ASSIGNMENT.docx
introduction to fables
Students to define the term Fable
students to identify and list down the characteristics of the fables.
Week 3
students to read and discuss the three different fables from different corners of the
world
Students to discuss what fables tell us about identity
students to construct Venn diagrams to use for brainstorming as they begin to write
their own fables
week 4
Students to write their own original fables
Students to pair share and peer edit their fables
Students will discuss and list down key punctuation marks
Students discuss the edited fables with emphasis on the characteristics of fables
and punctuation.
Week 4
Discussion on the book The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Students to identify the main themes and characters in the novel
Students to discuss on the historical background of the novel
Week 5
Students to make oral presentations of their fables in class before handing in their
work.
Students to discuss the meaning of Identity

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Learning process Formative Assessment QR

Students to explain how Identity shapes them

Students to read and discuss the comprehension' Captured'
Week 6
Discuss the term Autobiography.Identify the main features of an autobiography
Students to discuss the contents of their own autobiographies
Students to read and discuss the poem Citizens of the world
Identify and list down the stylistic devices
Students to write the poem in prose form
Week 7
Students to act out the poem Citizens of the world and evaluate how the poem
significantly conveys the concept of acceptance in society despite differences in our
society.
Students read and discuss the extract Vanishing Languages and use the ideas to
conduct a debate on the significance of having one language.
Week 8
Students will read and discuss the comprehension A Flavour of the Middle East
Students will discuss the way the writer brings in the effect of having different
identities
reflections: Students will write their reflections at the end of the unit.

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Learning process Formative Assessment QR

Differentiation
Describe how you will differentiate teaching & learning for this unit?
SIMPLE LANGUAGE
The more complex the
language you use, the less likely all your students will be able to access the
meaning.
Differentiate by simplifying your language.
Consider the different places you might do this:
When speaking to the whole class.
When speaking to individuals
When writing comments.
On PowerPoint or IWB slides.
On hand-outs.
Simplifying does not mean dumbing down. It means
making things clear and easy to understand.
KEY WORD DISCUSSION
Before you ask students to use new keywords in
their writing, encourage them to use them in discussion.
This will give students an opportunity to come to
terms with the meaning of the keywords and how they can be used.
Mistakes made in speech are easier to learn from
and quicker to rectify than mistakes made in writing.
They are also less damaging to the ego (not least
because they disappear).
STEPPED ACTIVITIES
Stepped activities take students on a learning
journey that gets progressively more challenging.

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Plan for your lessons to include tasks which get

increasingly complex or which require increasingly sophisticated thinking.

Resources

Summary index Journal 1 Website 0 Video 0 File 0 Photos 2 Books 0

the breadwinner Oxford English Book 1

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Added by Rose Odero on November 30, 2016 Added by Rose Odero on November 30, 2016
Summary Teaching & Learning

Journal
journal
Added on September 02, 2014

Oxford
English: An International Approach Book 1 Rachel
Redford

The
Breadwinner Deborah Ellis

Fables form various online sources

Reflection: Considering the planning, process and impact of the inquiry

Prior to teaching the unit

Why do we think that the unit or the selection of topics will be interesting?
What do students already know, and what can they do?
What attributes of the learner profile does this unit offer students opportunities to develop?
Are there any possible opportunities for meaningful service learning?

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the teacher will focus on inquiry questions that enable students to discover themselves, their role in the family unit and their role in the society. the teacher will build on the
students' experiences including adjusting to new environments and the challenges they may face. Students will be expected to know their identity and how it shapes them.
They could also tap into their strengths and weaknesses and how these help them relatee with others. students will build on their reflective attributes. From this unit it is
possible that students will be more aware of their role in society and how they can contribute towards making the world a better place for all.

During teaching
What difficulties did we encounter while completing the unit or the summative assessment task(s)?
What resources are proving useful, and what other resources do we need?
What can we adjust or change?
What skills need more practice?
What is happening in the world right now with which we could connect teaching and learning in this unit?

The unit was one that was really engaging to both the students and the teacher. However challenges were encountered with the reader ' The Breadwinner'. Some of the themes
of war and gender inequalities were too deep and required more time for clarity for the students. the teacher needs to break these topics into smaller topics for the lesson to be
more successful. The students really enjoyed their research on cities and how they have been devasted by war. They were able to draw parallels between what they read in the
'Breadwinner' and what is happening in Syria..

After teaching the unit

What were the learning outcomes of this unit?
Was the task sufficiently complex to allow students to reach the highest levels?
What evidence of learning can we identify?
What artifacts of learning should we document?
Which teaching strategies were effective? Why?

The summative tasks were done well. The students challenged themselves into researching on the impact of war in societies. The outcomes showed the teacher that the
students are very international minded and they care . Students were able to achieve very high grades which was very impressive. The project on The Breadwinner is one that
can be used as a significant artifact. Using groups and group presentations was highly appreciated by the students. the students also learnt from each other sharing their
experiences of living in different countries. Students loved analyzing the book and discussing how Parvana is a character to emulate for them as young children. The teacher
would most probably use the same strategies for the next unit.

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Appendices: Assessment Index

Assessment Tasks

Calendar Summary Summative Formative

First Term

AugSep Oct Nov Dec

Second Term

Jan Feb Mar

Third Term

Apr May Jun Jul

IB MYP English (Grade 7) S

Assessment Criteria Tasks QR

A B C D Tue Composition 3:00 PM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 20
Sep
writing a fable
2016
Fable_Rubric-1.docx
N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Assessment Criteria Tasks QR

A B C D Tue Task 9:00 AM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 11
Oct
commonwealth essay writing competition
2016 Hi all,
please find the flyer for the essay writing competition. I encourage
N/A N/A N/A N/A everyone to take part in the competition. Please make sure that your
first draft is with me by the 31st of November.

QueensEssayCompetition-A4Fl...

A B C D Tue Research report 9:00 AM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 1
Nov
project
2016
Personal_response_rubric.doc
N/A N/A N/A N/A

A B C D Fri Poetry 9:00 AM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 10
Mar
creative writing
2017
rubric_2_myp1.pdf
N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Thu Task 9:00 AM

20
Apr
BOOK REVIEW
2017 Dear all,
Please find attached a copy of your holiday assignment as
discussed with your parents during PTC. Enjoy

MYP_1HOLIDAY_ASSIGNMENT.docx

A B C D Fri Task 9:00 AM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 23
Jun
comic strip
2017
COMIC_STRIP_myp1_rubric_1__...
N/A N/A N/A N/A

IB MYP English (Grade 7) T

Assessment Criteria Tasks QR

A B C D Tue Task 9:00 AM

Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language 7
Mar
poetry
2017 Dear all, please find the attached rubric which is due on 13/3/17.

N/A N/A N/A N/A Regards,

Vincent

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Assessment Criteria Tasks QR

myp1_rubric.doc

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