2018 - Year 9 Assessment Book

IB MYP YEAR 9 – LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

SEMESTER

STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

CONCEPTS

GLOBAL CONTEXT Personal and Cultural Expression

CONTENT

ASSESSMENT

Effective writers have a knowledge of the patterns and conventions of various genre forms and are able to use these patterns and conventions in appropriate and specific contexts to influence and position readers.

Form Genre, Purpose, Audience Imperatives

1. In-class Narrative Writing Exam

Preparation for 2018 National Assessment Program Tests in Literacy

Due Week Beginning 12.02.18 (Week 4, Term 1)

2. In-class Persuasive Writing Exam

Due Week Beginning 26.03.18 (Week 6, Term 1)

By telling a story from the perspective of an outsider, a writer is able to create reader empathy for that person or group.

Perspective Point of View, Context

Novel Study- The Outsiders

Identities and Relationships

3. Analytical Essay

ONE

Semester 1 Exams

Works of literature that deal with fundamental aspects of human existence in a compelling and engaging manner can endure the test of time.

Identities and Relationships

Relationships Character, Theme

Play Study- Romeo and Juliet

4. Scene Analysis Oral Presentation

Due Week Beginning 20.08.18 (Week 5, Term 3)

Writers influence societal attitudes and behaviours and can significantly shape our understanding of our common humanity.

Fairness and development

Perspective Point of view, Style, Self-expression

Novel Study – The Bone Sparrow

5. Analytical Essay

TWO

Semester 2 Exams

A number of Approaches to Learning are a continuous part of English teaching practice. These include taking notes in class, developing good study habits, becoming active listeners, asking and answering pertinent questions, writing in a variety of forms, improving vocabulary, reflecting critically about your own work and that of your peers, setting goals and solving problems, developing interpersonal skills. Grammar, punctuation and spelling are taught explicitly throughout the year.

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