Teacher(s Charles Azikeh Subject group and discipline LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Unit title Telling a Compelling Story MYP year 4 Unit duration (hrs) 32
hours
Key concept Related concept(s) Global context
Creativity Self-Expression Personal and Cultural Expression: Artistry
Style
Statement of inquiry
SOI- The art of writing harnesses creativity and style to enhance self expression
Inquiry questions
Factual —
Conceptual —
Debatable —
Objectives Summative assessment
A: Analysing Outline of Summative assessment task(s) including
assessment criteria
i. identify and explain the content, context, language, Relationship between Summative assessment task(s) and
structure, technique and style of text(s) and the Goal- Demonstrate your understanding of how the art of Statement of inquiry
relationships among texts writing harnesses creativity and style to enhance self The Summative task relates to the Statement of inquiry in
iv. interpret similarities and differences by connecting expression. the conclusion that students are tasked with. Having
features across and within genres and texts. Role- You are a writer tasked with captivating an audience written short stories,poems and essays on given
through your narrative. topics,students in their conclusion have to respond to three
B: Organizing
texts and pre-designed questions that seek to focus on self
i. employ organizational structures that serve the context Audience- Your target audience is your peers, expression. By completing this task, students will need to
and intention fellow students and the community. understand content and styles of texts.
ii. organize opinions and ideas in a sustained, coherent
Situation- You have been invited to speak at a Students work in groups to produce news reports in both
and logical manner
audio and audio-visual forms. By the completing this task,
community event celebrating storytelling.The
C: Producing text students will need to apply all the features and techniques
audience expects an enthrailing tale that leaves a of news reporting. The idea is to give students a hand on
i. produce texts that demonstrate thought, imagination lasting impression. practical knowledge of the concept and at the same time
and sensitivity while exploring and considering new
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perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement Product/Performance and Purpose allow them to express themselves effectively through a
with creative process. unique style.
product/performance:Write a short story
ii. make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary This assessment relates to the SOI through the
(approximately 1,000 words) that weaves together
and visual devices, demonstrating awareness of impact on way it tasks students to collect necessary
an audience vivid characters,a compelling plot,and emotional
depth. information, they write a compelling and accurate
iii. select relevant details and examples to develop ideas stories suitable for their audience.They edit their
pupose: The purpose is to demonstrate their own work or collaborate with an editor to ensure
D: Using language
storytelling skills, use vivid language,and engage well and informative content. In completing this
i. use appropriate and varied vocabulary, sentence the audience effectively. task, students will gain the skills they need to
structures and forms of expression
ii. write and speak in appropriate register and style. Assessment Task: Write a short titled The express themselves creatively through artistry.
iii. use correct grammar, syntax and punctuation ‘‘Forgotten Whiehouse’’
Instructions:
Imagine you are standing on a rocky cliff
overlooking the sea, in the distance, you spot an
abandoned Whitehouse. Your task is to create a
captivating story centered around this forgotten
whitehouse.
consider the following elements:
Characters: Who lived in the house? Why was it
abandoned?
Plot: Uncover the mystery behind the whitehouse,Is
it haunted?
Emotion: Infuse your story with emotions- fear,
nostalgia,hope or wonder.
Setting: Describe the rugged coastline, crashing
waves, and the whitehouse itself.
Your story should reflect artistry, engaging and
leave a lasting impact on the reader.
Standards and Criteria: The students will be
assessed on
Criterion A: Analyzing i ,iv
Criterion B: Organizing i ,ii
Criterion C: Producing text i , ii, iii
Criterion D: Using language i ,ii ,iii
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C: Approaches to learning (ATL)
Action: Teaching and learning through inquiry
Content Learning process
Resources
Reflection: Considering the planning, process and impact of the inquiry
Prior to teaching the unit During teaching After teaching the unit
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