MYP Year 3 Language A English - Le Jardin Academy
MYP Year 3 Language A English - Le Jardin Academy
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<strong>MYP</strong> <strong>Year</strong> 3<strong>Language</strong> A<strong>English</strong>Mrs. Marcia HuberRoom 311(808)261-0707 x3080marcia.huber@lejardinacademy.orghttp://diaryofamsteacher.blogspot.com/Welcome all readers, writers and thinkers! A new and exciting year has begun and I amthrilled to be working with all of the eighth grade students. Please do not hesitate to let meknow if you would like to contribute to any of our units of instruction throughout the year.We can all benefit from your personal experience and knowledge. My goal is to help yourchild become a literate reader, writer and public speaker who uses grammar correctly andchooses the best vocabulary words for the occasion. It is a privilege to know and guide yourchild. I look forward to doing just that this year. Call or email if you have information Ishould know that affects your child or if you have any comments/ questions concerning thecurriculum.Scope and Sequence 2011 – 2012 August- JuneAll Unit Dates are projected and may be subject to change.You will be sent an updated January-June Scope and Sequence in January.Unit 1: I amUnit Dates: Mid-August – SeptemberUnit Question: How did I become the person I am today?Area of Interaction (AOI): Community and ServiceContent-Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry-Short stories: “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “Checkouts” by Cynthia Rylant-Poems: “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” and “The Road not Taken” byRobert Frost-How well do you know yourself? Students reflect on how they are growingphysically and mentally, but academically as well.-Review of reading comprehension skills, learning how to write a five paragraphessay, reading and writing poetry, stressing vivid vocabulary word choices whenwriting and speaking, and reviewing basic grammar rules.Summative Assessment Tasks• Essay– How did I become the person I am today?- 750-1000 words (Criterion A)• Poem Project – “I am. . .” poem (Criteria A, B, C)Unit 2: Relationships 101Unit Dates: October – Mid-November
Unit Question: What makes a good relationship?Area of Interaction (AOI): Health and Social EducationContent-Book: The Pigman by Paul Zindel-Every person is involved in multiple relationships at any given time, but are therelationships healthy or unhealthy? Students have read about relationships, watcheda video about relationships, written about relationships, and discussed relationships.Students definitely have a better understanding about the factors which contributeto healthy as well as unhealthy relationships after completing Unit 2.Summative Assessment Tasks• Expository essay answering the unit question-750-1000 words (Criterion B)• Symbolism in Literature project (Criterion B)• Literary device accordion booklet project (Criteria A,C)• Grammar and vocabulary usage in context (Criterion C)Unit 3: The Audience AwaitsUnit dates: Mid-Nov. – Dec.Unit Question: How does who is “listening” impact what I say and how I say it?Area of Interaction (AOI): Approaches to <strong>Le</strong>arningContent-Various non-fiction books-Librarian as advisorSummative Assessment Tasks• Pop-up book project (Criteria A, B, C)Unit 4: Social JusticeUnit Dates: January – FebruaryUnit Question: How can learning about the past help us make fair and just decisions in the future?Area of Interaction (AOI): Human IngenuityContent-Various non-fiction books, audio-visual materials, librarian, LJA databases,appropriate websites-Articles: Universal Declaration of Human Rights and current events from newspapersand magazines-Speech: “The Four Freedoms” by FDR (Edsitement)-Animoto: “Injustice” by Marcia Huber-Works of artist Luba LukovaSummative Assessment Tasks• Written research paper 750-1250 words (Criterion B)(plus two of the following activities)• Create an original symbol representing injustice topic – block print (Criterion A)• Create an animoto of visual images representing injustice topic (Criteria A, B)• Create a “book of secrets” (Criteria A, C)Unit 5: MemoirUnit Dates: March - May(Spring break, ERB standardized writing testing and the Poetry Slam occur within thistime frame)Unit Question: What can we learn about ourselves by reflecting on personal memories?Area of Interaction (AOI): Human Ingenuity
Content-Memoir: “The Great Rat Hunt” by Laurence Yep-Anecdote: “Flying” by Reeve Lindbergh-Author sketch: “Write What You Are” by Jack London-Poem: “Mi Madre” by Pat Mora-Essay: “High Tide in Tucson” by Barbara KingsolverSummative Assessment Tasks• Written memoir focusing on a childhood event -750-1000 words (Criterion A)• Narrative Poem (Criterion C)• Vocabulary and grammar usage in context (Criterion C)Vocabulary, Grammar and Literary Terms will be text-based and covered at various pointsthroughout each unit.Writing Process1. Rough draft written in class2. Peer editing3. 2 nd draft conference with teacher4. Final draft turned in for <strong>MYP</strong> Criteria grading5. Submit correction of errors after final grade<strong>Language</strong> A- <strong>English</strong> Grading Criteria<strong>Language</strong> A CriteriaRange of MarksA. Content (receptive and productive) 0-10B. Organization 0-10C. Style and language mechanics 0-10Office hours in room 311:Students are encouraged to use office hours to receive extra learning support. These officehours may be changed due to scheduled faculty meetings, conferences, or unforeseencircumstances.7:30– 7:45 am every day3:00-3:30 pm (usually until 4:00 pm) every day
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