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.
Short Story Study.
Skills: Reading and writing.

Friendship

Short Story Study.
Skills: Listening and formal essay writing.

What if everyone looked the same?

Extended text.
Skills of reading and writing.

Eat to live, live to eat

Film Study.
Skills: Research topic, speaking and writing.


 

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.

Pathway