Queen Margaret College
IB Middle Years Whole-School Curriculum Year 7 - IB Middle Years Language and Literature English 11 I Am Our understanding of human nature is shaped by our perspective, point of view and experiences. We come to value human dignity by exploring different perspectives and sharing our points of view. Conceptual How do authors show their point of view in texts? How are audiences influenced by verbal and visual conventions? Debatable Why is it important to explore different perspectives? How can authors show respect for diversity? Factual What techniques do authors use in non-fiction texts? How is a non-fiction text different from fictional texts? In what ways are the documentary film and book similar? Why is it important to have a bibliography?
Language Acquisition Chinese 7 Celebration of Chinese New Year Language plays an important role in conveying cultural conventions through celebrations and events. Conceptual How can cultural experience influence our ways of life? Debatable Should we keep all the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year? Would your knowledge of a cultural celebration make you accept other cultures more? Factual What are the most popular activities do Chinese people do to celebrate Chinese New Year which reflect cultural conventions?? Communication Culture
Language Acquisition French 8 Masterchef en français In order to demonstrate how to complete a French recipe, it is important that the sender speaks with clear pronunciation, uses organised ideas and shows appropriate actions in order for the message to be conveyed clearly to the recipient. Conceptual Why is food socially important in all cultures? Debatable Who will be the best masterchef in this language rotation? Factual What steps and language are necessary to convey a recipe effectively? Communication
Language Acquisition Japanese 7 Anime Project We can develop our understanding of cultural values through creating anime characters and conveying messages in relation to the anime character. Conceptual In what ways can our understanding of cultural conventions affect our creation? Debatable How does Japanese learning influence students' understanding of their cultural values and identities? Factual How can you introduce yourself in Japanese ? Culture Personal and cultural expression
Personal and cultural expression
Identity Perspective Identities and relationships 35 Reading Challenge - 2025 Critical readers can make connections between texts. Conceptual How do I identify genre?
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Language Acquisition Māori 7 Mahimaina A digital environment can be beneficial to acquiring a second language. Conceptual What are the benefits of learning about a marae complex through a virtual environment? Debatable Is learning through a digital environment is better than going to a specific cultural location? Factual What are the names for the parts of the marae complex? Culture Scientific and technical innovation