10ESL
10 English as a Second Language
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Objectives
- To develop students’ understanding, skills and confidence in language (written, visual,and oral).
- To develop students' ability to read, think and respond critically and reflectively to texts and to develop independent information skills.
- To develop students' ability to write correctly, creatively and independently and to bring intelligence and structure to their writing.
- To develop students’ ability to listen in a focused and intelligent manner and to speak interpersonally with confidence, sincerity, clarity and style.
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Language and Identity | Diagnostic Testing: Grammar, reading, writing and listening. |
Friendship | Short Story Study. |
What if everyone looked the same? | Extended text. |
Eat to live, live to eat | Film Study. |
Recommended Prior Learning
- Entry at student's/family's/teacher’s request.
- Diagnostic testing is carried out to determine the student's level.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.