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Making the PYP happen
Further questions: language
Language: transdisciplinary language—in a social studies unit of inquiry (Islam)
Form
Function
Causation
Change
Connection
Perspective
Responsibility
Reflection
What language(s) do Islamic
peoples use
Is there a written form
What is the language like
Does the language have a
different structure from ours
Does it have different
vocabulary
What part does literature play
in the developments of a
culture
Are there various dialects and
accents in Arabic
How important is Arabic as a
world language
What part does language play
in cultural identity
What historical influences
have shaped the Arabic
language
To what extent does language
influence thinking styles
How do forms of Arabic differ
in different geographical
locations
How has Arabic changed
historically
What are the similarities and
differences between Arabic
and other languages we know
Do all Islam followers speak
the same language
Did the Arabic language exist
before the Islamic religion
How could knowledge of the
Arabic language help us
understand the Islamic culture
Is non-Islamic writing about
Islam biased
Are some languages better
than others
Are some languages more
important than others
Are some languages easier to
learn than others
How can use of language
influence people
How does our use of language
influence our view of certain
people
Why is it our responsibility
not to form stereotypes
How should we treat people
who speak different languages
from us
How can literature help us
understand a culture
Did we have information from
primary sources
Did we only rely on secondary
sources
Which is the more valuable
source Why
Language: metalanguage—names
Form
Function
Causation
Change
Connection
Perspective
Responsibility
Reflection
What is a name
What are the special words
used for the names of things
Why do some names have
capital letters and others not
What do names tell us about
the things they name
How can the study of place
names tell us more about
historical events
Why do we name things
How have the physical
features of the earth affected
the development of language
How do geomorphological
features get their names
How do people get their names
How do places get their names
What has influenced the
development of the language
of specific disciplines
When can people’s names
change
Why do names go in and out
of fashion
Why do people’s names change
when they are married
What are the origins of names
How are people’s names
connected to their religion
Which languages have
influenced the development of
English
Why do names for the same
features differ from culture to
culture
How do people’s names differ
in different cultures
If we pronounce a name
differently is it still the same
name
What might be the
consequences of careless
naming of new discoveries,
inventions, etc
Does everyone have the right
to a name
How can the study of names
contribute to our knowledge
about other disciplines
Language: literature—picture books
Form
Function
Causation
Change
Connection
Perspective
Responsibility
Reflection
What kind of picture books are
there
What are the parts of a book
What is the balance between
picture and text
How are books made
What illustration techniques
have been used
What kind of pattern is the
book based on
What materials can be used
How do the pictures and text
work together
What are the main elements of
a story
Do books play the same role in
all cultures In all families
What do we use books for
Can books be misused
How do picture books
compare with other literary
forms
How are books by the same
author similar/different
Why did this author choose
this story
Why did the illustrator choose
this style of illustration
How have picture books
changed historically
How do our
preferences/opinions change
as we get older
How have the materials used
for books changed
How does the role of
illustrations change in books
for older people
How do picture books
compare with other literary
forms
How are books by the same
author similar/different
How can reading help our
language development
How is this book
similar/different to others we
have read
How do the pictures help us to
understand the text
How do picture books differ in
different cultures
Do books have the same role
in all cultures
Why do picture books appeal
particularly to younger
readers
What influence does the cover
have on our thoughts about the
book
How do the illustration
techniques reflect the culture
Why might some people finds
some books objectionable
Do all children have access to
books
How much does a reader have
to bring to a book
What is the author’s
responsibility to avoid bias
and stereotyping
What can we learn from this
book about human nature and
world issues
Should we censor some books
Who should decide which are
censored
Why do some people never
learn to read
What kind of messages do
authors try to convey to readers
How does discussing a book
develop our understanding of it
How does analysing a book
develop our understanding of it
How do illustrations add to
our understanding
What does this book tell us
about ourselves
What does it tell us about
others
Figure 21 Further questions: language
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