Year 9 Assessment Guide 2019

IB MYP YEAR 9 – LANGUAGE and LITERATURE

SEMESTER

STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

CONCEPTS

GLOBAL CONTEXT

CONTENT

ASSESSMENT

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FORM Genre, Purpose, Audience Imperatives

Effective writers have a knowledge of the patterns and conventions of various genre forms and are able to use these patterns and conventions in appropriate and specific contexts to influence and position readers.

Personal and Cultural Expression

Preparation for 2019 National Assessment Program Tests in Literacy

1. In-class Narrative Writing Exam Criteria: B, C, D Due WB 18 th February (Week 4, Term 1) 2. In-class Persuasive Writing Exam Criteria: B, C, D Due WB 4 th March (Week 6, Term 1)

PERSPECTIVE Point of View, Context

By telling a story from the perspective of an outsider, a writer is able to create reader empathy for that person or group.

Identities and Relationships

Novel Study- The Outsiders

3. Analytical Essay Criteria: A, B, D Due S1 Examination Block

RELATIONSHIPS Character, Theme

Works of literature that deal with fundamental aspects of human existence in a compelling and engaging manner can endure the test of time.

Identities and Relationships

Play Study- Romeo and Juliet

4. Scene Analysis Oral Presentation Criteria: A, B, C, D Due WB 12 th August (Week 5, Term 3)

TWO

PERSPECTIVE Point of view, Style, Self- expression

Writers influence societal attitudes and behaviours and can significantly shape our understanding of our common humanity.

Fairness and development

Novel Study – The Bone Sparrow

5. Analytical Essay Criteria: A, B, D Due S2 Examination Block

A number of Approaches to Learning are a continuous part of English teaching practice. These include taking notes in class, developing good study habits, becoming active listeners, asking and answering pertinent questions, writing in a variety of forms, improving vocabulary, reflecting critically about your own work and that of your peers, setting goals and solving problems, developing interpersonal skills. Grammar, punctuation and spelling are taught explicitly throughout the year.

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