e MYP Course Outline 6th Grade Humanities 2014-2015 Global
Context Statement of
Inquiry BSD Learning Targets Aims/Objectives LA.06.W.ALT.02 Personal and
Cultural
Expression What does it take
to make a
“perfect” world? ●
I can produce writing in a style
appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
●
I can use the writing process.
●
I can introduce a topic and
organize ideas.
●
I can develop a topic using relevant
facts, information, and examples.
●
I can use transitional words and
phrases to create clarity.
●
I can use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to explain the
topic.
●
I can provide a concluding
statement or section that supports the
information.
Ma
Culture Poster LA.06.SS.ALT.02 ●
I can accurately analyze
information to reach a relevant conclusion.
●
I can support my conclusions with
relevant evidence.
●
I can give basic arguments for and
against an issue.
●
I can analyze relationships.
Assessments AIMS ● Understand the interactions and
interdependence of individuals, societies, and
environments in different contexts.
● Develop the skills involved in writing and
presenting in a variety of contexts.
OBJECTIVES Knowing and Understanding ● use humanities terminology in context
● demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
subject-specific content and concepts through
● developed descriptions, explanations and
examples.
Organization ●
create work that employs
organizational structures and languagespecific conventions throughout a variety of
text types
●
organize ideas and arguments in a
sustained, coherent and logical manner
●
employ appropriate critical
apparatus.
Individuals &
Societies Criterion A Knowing &
Understanding Language &
Literature Criterion B: Organizing Globalization Essay Individuals &
Societies Criterion A Knowing &
Understanding Language &
Literature Criterion B: Organizing Current U
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LA.06.RD.ALT.03 ●
I can compare and contrast the
experiences of reading, listening to, or
viewing a story, drama, or poem.
●
I can compare and contrast how
two or more works address similar themes
and topics.
●
I can integrate information from
different media or formats to develop a
coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
●
I can evaluate claims in a text that
are supported by evidence and those that are
not.
LA.06.SS.ALT.01 Globalization
and
Sustainability What is Equal,
Just and
Responsible? ●
I can demonstrate an understanding
of historical and current events, people,
religions, and cultures.
●
I can use a variety of geographic
tools.
●
I can describe different forms of
government.
●
I can explain basic economic
concepts.
LA.06.W.ALT.01 ●
I can produce writing in a style
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
●
I can use the writing process.
●
I can introduce claim(s) and
organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
●
I can support claim(s) with clear
reasons and relevant evidence.
●
I can use transitional words and
phrases to create clarity.
●
I can provide a concluding
statement or section.
OBJECTIVES Thinking Critically ●
analyse concepts, events, issues,
models and arguments
●
analyse and evaluate a range of
sources in terms of origin and purpose,
recognizing values and limitations
●
interpret different perspectives and
their implications
●
synthesize information in order to
make valid, well-supported arguments.
LA.06.L.ALT.01 Personal and
Cultural
Expression ●
I can come to discussions prepared.
●
I can understand my role in
classroom discussions.
●
I can question and respond in ways
that show I am engaged.
●
I can demonstrate understanding of
multiple perspectives through
●
reflection and paraphrasing.
What is the
Message? LA.06.RD.ALT.02 ●
I can determine the meaning of words
and phrases and analyze how specific words
impact meaning and tone.
●
I can analyze how a sentence,
chapter, scene, or section fits into the text and
helps develop the main idea, theme, setting, or
plot.
●
I can explain how the author develops
the point of view of the narrator or speaker of
a text (literary).
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People, C
AIMS ●
identify and develop a concern for
human and environmental well-being
This I Believe Essay Individuals &
Societies Criterion D Thinking Critically Content ●
understand and analyse the
language, content, structure, meaning and
significance of both familiar and previously
unseen oral, written and visual texts
●
understand and apply language A
terminology in context
●
analyze the effects of the author’s
choices on an audience
●
compose pieces that apply
appropriate literary and/or non-literary
features to serve the context and intention
●
compare and contrast works, and
connect themes across and within genres
●
express an informed and
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Thousan
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Kabul AIMS ●
use language as a vehicle for
thought, creativity, reflection, learning, selfexpression and social interaction
OBJECTIVES Teen Voi
Holy Lan
Literary Devices
Speech and Power
Point Presentation Language &
Literature Criterion A: Analyzing Criterion D: Using Language Elements
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selected p
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music LA.06.SL.ALT.01 · I can come to discussions prepared. · I can understand my role in classroom
discussions. · I can question and respond in ways that show I
am engaged. · I can demonstrate understanding of multiple
perspectives through · reflection and paraphrasing. LA.06.R.ALT.01 t
an
●
I can determine an author’s point of
view or purpose and explain how it’s revealed
in the text (informational).
Orientation in
Space and Time How does your
Government
affect your
choices? · I can find evidence to support inferences and
analysis of a text with guidance. · I can provide the main idea or theme of a text
and summarize the key details. · I can determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown vocabulary using a range of strategies
(context clues, word stems, reference materials). · I can describe how plot unfolds and how the
characters respond. · I can describe how an individual, event, or
idea is introduced and explained in a text. LA.06.SS.ALT.01 · I can demonstrate an understanding of
historical and current events, people, religions,
and cultures. · I can use a variety of geographic tools. · I can describe different forms of government. · I can explain basic economic concepts. independent response to literary and
nonliterary texts.
Style and Language Mechanics ●
use language to narrate, describe,
analyse, explain, argue, persuade, inform,
entertain and express feelings
●
use language accurately
●
use appropriate and varied register,
vocabulary and idiom
●
use correct grammar and syntax
●
use appropriate and varied sentence
structure
●
use correct spelling (alphabetic
languages) or writing (character languages).
●
understand and analyse the
language, content, structure, meaning and
significance of both familiar and previously
unseen oral, written and visual texts
AIMS ●
understand how human systems
operate and evolve over time
OBJECTIVES Investigating ●
formulate and follow an action plan
to investigate a research question
●
use methods accurately to collect
and record information consistent with the
research question
●
effectively address the research
question.
Communicating ●
communicate information and ideas
using an appropriate style for the audience
and purpose
●
structure information and ideas in a
way that is appropriate to the specified
format
●
document sources of information
using a recognized convention.
Asia Research
Project and
Presentation Individuals &
Societies Videos: “
Korea”, “North K
the Life”
Tianame
“Memoir
Criterion B:
Investigating Student-s
Novels Criterion C: Communicating New Yor
Upfront M
Selected
LA.06.RD.ALT.01 Orientation in
Space and Time How does
Conflict promote
growth in
character? ●
I can find evidence to support
inferences and analysis of a text with guidance
●
I can provide the main idea or theme
of a text and summarize the key details
●
I can determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown vocabulary using a range
of strategies (context clues, word stems,
reference materials).
●
I can describe how plot unfolds and
how the characters respond.
●
I can describe how an individual,
event, or idea is introduced and explained in a
text.
LA.06.RD.ALT.02 ●
I can determine the meaning of words
and phrases and analyze how specific words
impact meaning and tone.
●
I can analyze how a sentence,
chapter, scene, or section fits into the text and
helps develop the main idea, theme, setting, or
plot.
●
I can explain how the author develops
the point of view of the narrator or speaker of
a text (literary)
●
I can determine an author’s point of
view or purpose and explain how it’s revealed
in the text (informational).
LA.06.SS.ALT.02: Globalization
and
Sustainability How does
Movement of
People, Ideas,
and Goods affect
Culture? ●
I can present information that is
organized and clear.
●
I can use appropriate body language,
eye contact, volume, and speed during oral
presentations.
●
I can use digital media and/or visuals
to display information.
●
can present information in my own
words to demonstrate understanding of my
topic.
OBJECTIVES Content ●
understand and analyse the
language, content, structure, meaning and
significance of both familiar and previously
unseen oral, written and visual texts
●
understand and apply language A
terminology in context
●
analyse the effects of the author’s
choices on an audience
●
compose pieces that apply
appropriate literary and/or non-literary
features to serve the context and
●
intention
●
compare and contrast works, and
connect themes across and within genres
●
express an informed and
independent response to literary and
nonliterary texts.
●
I can accurately analyze information
to reach a relevant conclusion.
●
I can support my conclusions with
relevant evidence.
●
I can give basic arguments for and
against an issue.
●
I can analyze relationships.
LA.06.W.ALT.01: ●
I can produce writing in a style
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
●
I can use the writing process.
●
I can introduce claim(s) with clear
reasons and relevant evidence
●
I can use transitional words and
phrases to create clarity.
●
I can provide concluding statements
or section.
LA.06.SL.ALT.02: AIMS ●
develop critical, creative, and
personal approaches to studying and
analyzing literary and non-literary works
●
engage in literature from a variety
of cultures and representing different
historical periods
Plot line and Story
Board Language &
Literature Criterion A: Analyzing AIMS ●
understand the interactions and
interdependence of individuals, societies and
environments in different contexts
OBJECTIVES Thinking Critically ●
analyse concepts, events, issues,
models and arguments
●
analyse and evaluate a range of
sources in terms of origin and purpose,
recognizing values and limitations
●
interpret different perspectives and
their implications
●
synthesize information in order to
make valid, well-supported arguments.
Immigration RAFT
and Role-Play
Presentation ●
MYP
Humanities Criteria
C
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LA.06.R.ALT.01: Fairness and
Development How does my
Life Experience
impact my World
View? ●
In can find evidence to support
inferences and analysis of a text with guidance
●
I can provide the main idea or theme
of a text and summarize the key details.
●
I can determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown vocabulary using a range
of strategies (context clues, word stems,
reference materials)
●
I can describe how plot unfolds and
how the characters respond.
●
I can describe how an individual,
event, or idea is introduced and explained in a
text.
LA.06.L.ALT.01: ●
I can use conventions and language to
enhance my writing.
●
I can use pronouns correctly
●
I can spell correctly and use
punctuation to set off details related to the
subject.
●
I can vary sentence patterns and
maintain style and tone.
Africa Research Folk
Tale AIMS ●
appreciate the range of human and
environmental commonalities and diversities
OBJECTIVES Investigating ●
formulate a clear and focused
research question
●
formulate and follow an action plan
to investigate a research question
●
use methods accurately to collect
and record information consistent with the
research question
●
effectively address the research
question.
Language &
Literature Criterion C: Producing Text A Long Walk to
Water Individuals &
Societies Criterion A Knowing &
Understanding Videos: Denied”,
Mandela
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LA.06.R.ALT.01 Identities and
Relationships How do authors
reveal the
personal
attributes of
characters? · I can find evidence to support inferences and
analysis of a text with guidance. · I can provide the main idea or theme of a text
and summarize the key details. · I can determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown vocabulary using a range of strategies
(context clues, word stems, reference materials). · I can describe how plot unfolds and how the
characters respond. · I can describe how an individual, event, or
idea is introduced and explained in a text. LA.06.SL.ALT.02: ●
I can present information that is
organized and clear.
●
I can use appropriate body language,
eye contact, volume, and speed during oral
presentations.
●
I can use digital media and/or visuals
to display information.
●
can present information in my own
words to demonstrate understanding of my
topic.
AIMS develop critical, creative and personal
approaches to studying and analysing literary
and non-literary texts OBJECTIVES Language and Literature: Criterion A:
Analyzing 6 ●
identify and comment upon
significant aspects of texts
●
identify and comment upon the
creator’s choices
●
justify opinions and ideas, using
examples, explanations, and terminology
●
identify similarities and differences
in features within and between texts
Language and Literature Criterion B:
Organizing 6 ●
employ organizational structures
that serve the context and intention
●
organize opinions and ideas in a
logical manner
●
use referencing and formatting tools
to create a presentation style suitable to the
context and intention.
Who Am I? Five
paragraph essay Language and
Literature: Criterion
A: Analyzing Assorted
from : Element
antholog
Who Am
Language and
Literature Criterion B:
Organizing Junior Gr
antholog
Selected
teacher-­‐
Novels.