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2023-2024 MYP Grade 9 English Language Acquisition

The document provides an overview of the MYP English Language Acquisition program for Grade 9, outlining the unit topics which include multilingualism, hobbies and interests, analyzing a novel, and making sense of the world. Key concepts covered are communication, connections, creativity, and culture, and assessments include formative and summative listening, reading, speaking, and writing assessments. Resources and homework expectations are also listed.

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2023-2024 MYP Grade 9 English Language Acquisition

The document provides an overview of the MYP English Language Acquisition program for Grade 9, outlining the unit topics which include multilingualism, hobbies and interests, analyzing a novel, and making sense of the world. Key concepts covered are communication, connections, creativity, and culture, and assessments include formative and summative listening, reading, speaking, and writing assessments. Resources and homework expectations are also listed.

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MYP English Language Acquisition

Grade 9 Overview
Teacher: Mats Haaland
Email: mats.haaland@hkacademy.edu.hk

The aims of the teaching and learning of MYP language acquisition are to:
● Gain proficiency in an additional language while supporting maintenance of their mother
tongue and cultural heritage;
● Develop a respect for, and understanding of diverse linguistic and cultural heritages;
● Develop the student’s communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for
study, work and leisure in a range of authentic contexts and for a variety of audiences and
purposes;
● Enable the student to develop multiliteracy skills through the use of a range of learning tools,
such as multimedia, in the various modes of communication;
● Enable the student to develop an appreciation of a variety of literary and non-literary texts
and to develop critical and creative techniques for comprehension and construction of
meaning;
● Enable the student to recognize and use language as a vehicle of thought, reflection,
self-expression and learning in other subjects, and as a tool for enhancing literacy;
● Enable the student to understand the nature of language and the process of language
learning, which comprises the integration of linguistic, cultural and social components;
● Encourage an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from own and
other cultures, leading to involvement and action in own and other communities;
● Foster curiosity, inquiry and a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, language learning.

MYP language acquisition assessment criteria

Criterion A: Criterion B: Criterion C: Criterion D:


Listening Reading Speaking Writing

MYP language acquisition key concepts

Communication is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas and symbols. It


requires a sender, a message and an intended receiver. Communication involves
Communication the activity of conveying information or meaning. Through the exploration of
language and the process of learning language, we exchange, express and
transform information, facts, ideas, meanings and opinions. Communication is
the basis of what makes us human and bridges communities across the globe; it
is the essence of this discipline.
Connections are links, bonds and relationships among people, objects, organisms
or ideas. Linguistic and literary connections exist across time, cultures and across
Connections oral, visual and written texts. This concept is central to the study of language and
allows for the exploration of language, applying knowledge of, and about, the
language, and relationships between text, creator and audience.

Creativity is the process of generating novel ideas and considering existing ideas
from new perspectives. Creativity includes the ability to recognize the value of
Creativity ideas when developing innovative responses to problems; it may be evident in
process, as well as outcomes, products or solutions. Creativity is nurtured
through the process of learning language as this process involves us in divergent
thinking, applying ideas, taking risks and expressing ourselves in order to relate
to, and interact with, the world.
Culture encompasses a range of learned and shared beliefs, values, interests,
attitudes, products, ways of knowing and patterns of behaviour created by
Culture human communities. The concept of culture is dynamic and organic. Learning the
language of a community provides opportunities to embrace diversity, to interact
with sensitivity and empathy, and to participate in meaningful global interactions,
which in turn develops sociocultural competence and intercultural awareness
leading to international-mindedness.

MYP language acquisition related concepts


Audience Context Purpose Conventions
Message Word choice Meaning Function
Structure Patterns Form Argument

Unit Overview:
Unit 1: Multilingualism: Telling Language Stories
In this unit students will learn about how bilingualism and multilingualism affects individuals,
societies, and the greater context of the world. The global concept of this unit is personal &
cultural expression, which will promote students to develop narrative capacity using the
English language. Students will study personal narratives and languages stories of
multilinguals, and will learn to produce their own narratives.

Unit 2: Hobbies & Interests


In this unit students will explore different hobbies and interests of themselves and from
others in the greater community and society. Through this exploration, students will develop
the academic language skills of processing and expressing informative texts. Students will
focus on processing verbal explanations of enthusiasts, and practice presentation skills
focused on one of their passions.

Unit 3: Novel Arguments


In this unit students will conduct an in depth reading of a literary text. Through this process,
students will have opportunities to develop literary analysis skills in reading and writing.
Students will also investigate the key language use of arguments by learning about how to
process a literary text and produce a a structured and clear argument.

Unit 4: Making Sense of the World


In this unit students will explore a more technical side of the English language by developing
their capacity to produce multiple types of explanations. Students will investigate complex
systems in through reading and listening, and practice their ability to orally communicate
clear explanations of those systems.

Types of assessment:
Formative and Summative Listening, Audio-visual, Speaking, Reading and Writing assessments.

Resources:
- MYP English - Oxford
- Quill.org
- quizlet.com
- duolingo.com
- noredink.com
- listenwise.com
- speakable.io

Homework Expectations/Frequency:
Homework will be assigned as necessary. Homework will be supplementary to classroom learning
and focused on supporting students continual language development.

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