Queen Margaret College
IB Middle Years Whole-School Curriculum Year 8 - IB Middle Years Language and Literature English 10 Poetry Poets use structure and style to express ideas about beauty. Conceptual What is poetry? How does poetry heighten our awareness of beauty in the world? How can poetry be used as a form of self expression to help mental health? Debatable Is poetry the best form of selfexpression? Factual What rules are there to follow when writing different styles of poetry? Aesthetics Personal and cultural expression 36 Reading Challenge - 2023 Critical readers can make connections between texts. Conceptual How do I identify genre? Debatable Do readers connect differently to different genres? Factual What are different text types?
Language Acquisition Chinese 10 My family and me
Language Acquisition French 10 C'est Perso!
Language Acquisition Japanese 11 Me, my family and friends
Language Acquisition Māori 11 He kākano ahau
Cultural values, interests and identity are reflected through communication of personal information.
Understanding conventions and patterns in a new language enables us to communicate a message about our identity.
Cultural values, interests and identity are reflected through communication of personal information.
We can make meaningful relationships with others by sharing connections we have with people and the land.
Conceptual How can we relate to each other using Chinese? Debatable How does Chinese learning influence students' understanding of their cultural values and identities? Factual Who are we?
Conceptual How has my identity been shaped by where I come from and those around me? Factual What language do I need to describe myself, my preferences and my attitudes in French? Would I still be me if I had grown up speaking French?
Conceptual How can we relate to each other using Japanese? Debatable How does Japanese learning influence students' understanding of their cultural values and identities? Factual Who are we?
Conceptual Why do I mention myself last in a pepeha? Debatable Delivering a pepeha brings people closer together. Factual What is included in a pepeha?
Communication Identities and relationships 10 My School Life The language structures can be used in school contexts to convey messages about education systems in different time and place. Conceptual How can school life reflect cultural values and conventions? Debatable Is the school life in China appealing? Factual How is school life in China?
Connections
Culture
Personal and cultural
Orientation in space and time
Communication Identity Identities and relationships 10 Mon collège School provides structure and purpose, allowing all students to develop their potential and experience a range of activities. Conceptual What do you think of your subjects? How do your opinions affect how you learn? Factual What do you do at school? What subjects do you study? Would your dream school be different to your current one? Connections
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Communication Identities and relationships 10 Daily Routine Language patterns are used to convey messages about how routines are reflect identities and relationships. Conceptual How does daily routine reflect cultural conventions? Debatable How does culture influence daily routine patterns? Factual What is your daily life involve? Culture Identities and relationships
Connections Identities and relationships Year 9 10 Hokia ki ngā maunga The language and customs used about the home give an indication of cultural practices and beliefs. Conceptual How has the way Māori people lived changed since before the Treaty of Waitangi? Debatable To what extent can modern houses reflect Māori cultural values? Factual What key vocabulary is used when describing the home? Culture