IB MYP Language A English

Grade 10

Units of Study
Unit 1 Non-Fiction
Statement of Inquiry: Non-fiction text types use form and structure to communicate and influence an
audiences sense of fairness
Key Concepts: Communication, Audience Imperatives, Structure
Global Contexts: Fairness and Development
Texts: Non Fiction: (Advertisements/Memoir excerpts/Op-Eds)
Assessment: Op-ed of a conflict or issue, past or present Criteria: B, C and D
Approaches to Learning Skills: Communication and Research skills
Unit 2 Poetry and Perspective
Statement of Inquiry: Self-expression through poetic style and themes can allow for the exploration
and reflection of varying perspectives.
Key Concepts: Perspective, Style, Theme, Self-Expression
Global Contexts: Personal and Cultural Expression
Texts: Package of selected poems on selected topics
Assessment: Comparative poetry analysis Criteria A, B and D
Approaches to Learning Skills: Critical Thinking and Affective Skills
Unit 3 Shakespeare and Drama
Statement of Inquiry: Relationships are based on and challenged by context, personal characteristics
and point of view.
Key Concepts: Relationships, Point of View, Character, Context
Global Contexts: Identities and relationships
Texts: Macbeth or Julius Caesar
Assessment: Written and Oral Commentary Criteria: A, B and D
Approaches to Learning Skills: Transfer and Reflection Skills
Unit 4 Novel Study
Statement of Inquiry: An authors narrative choices contribute to their unique style.
Key Concepts: Creativity, Style, Point of View, Inter-textuality
Global Contexts: Personal and Cultural Expression
Texts: The Fault in Our Stars or Never Let Me Go
Assessment: Pastiche written in the style of the chosen author Criteria: B, C and D
Approaches to Learning Skills: Creative Thinking and Collaboration
Unit 5: Importance of Satire
Statement of Inquiry Authors can purposefully use literature to connect and comment on contexts and
communities.
Key Concepts: Connections Purpose Context Genre
Global Contexts: Orientation in Space and Time

Texts: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Assessment: Analytical Essay Criteria: A, B
Approaches to Learning Skills: Organizational and Critical Thinking Skills

Assessment:
Assessment in MYP is criterion related and is based on a combination of formative and summative
assessment tasks. Each subject has specific criterion and are assessed using rubrics.
The four criteria are as follows:
A. ANALYSING Deconstructing texts in order to identify their essential elements and meaning
B. ORGANIZ ING Organizing ideas using appropriate conventions for different
forms/purposes.
C. PRODUCING TEXT. Using the creative process to produce written/spoken texts to explore
new perspectives
D. USING LANGUAGE Using accurate, appropriate and varied language for selfexpression.
Formative Assessment: Tasks and assignments that allow the teacher to regularly judge the
effectiveness of both teaching and learning processes. This may include teacher observation and
oral, written or products of student effort. Examples: class activities, extended writing exercises and
reflections.
Summative Assessment: The judgment made by the teacher of the standard of achievement
reached by the student at the end of a unit of work. Examples: Creative Writing, Response to
Literature, Oral Commentaries and Essays.