MYP English Language Acquisition (Capable) eBook
Developed directly with the IB to be fully integrated with the revised MYP Language Acquisition framework, for first teaching in 2020. This comprehensive, inquiry-based resource equips learners to acquire and practice essential language skills while developing wider conceptual and contextual awareness.
An inquiry-led, concept-based approach applies key and related concepts to relevant learning material, helping you fully deliver the MYP approach and build meaningful conceptual connections.
Fully comprehensive, the resource addresses all the topics suggested in the MYP Language Acquisition Framework to help learners progress into the Diploma Programme.
Please note, this eBook may reference enhanced features or interactive options that are only available in the enhanced online book.
- 1 Friendship
- Inquiry 1: What is difficult about arriving in a new culture?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: What does friendship mean?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Culture and Meaning
- Inquiry 3: How can context make it hard to make new friendships?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Identities and relationships
- Going beyond the chapter
- 2 Recycling
- Inquiry 1: What techniques can we use to communicate ideas about recycling?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: What is the structure of the text?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Communication and Structure
- Inquiry 3: How do texts on recycling communicate their purpose?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Globalization and sustainability
- Going beyond the chapter
- 3 Resolving conflict
- Inquiry 1: What is the connection between a fact and an opinion?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: How does our understanding change when we see things from another point of view?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Connections and Point of view
- Inquiry 3: Why is it important to use empathy to understand a conflict?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Fairness and development
- Going beyond the chapter
- 4 Life’s opportunities
- Inquiry 1: What is the connection between Michael Oher’s opportunities and his success?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: What is Maslow’s message about opportunity and success?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Connections and Messages
- Inquiry 3: How can we make an audience aware of the differences in opportunities?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Personal and cultural expression
- Going beyond the chapter
- 5 Digital communication
- Inquiry 1: What is creative about the use of emoticons?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: What are the conventions for using emoji in written English?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Creativity and Conventions
- Inquiry 3: Why do we use different idioms in written English?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Scientific and technical innovation
- Going beyond the chapter 197 6 Quests
- 6 Quests
- Inquiry 1: What ideas does a quest story communicate?
- Focus on communication skills
- Inquiry 2: What are the functions used in the story “The Moth and the Star”?
- Synthesis: Key and related concepts – Communication and Function
- Inquiry 3: How does a writer’s word choice influence the telling of a story?
- Reflection: Listening skills and debatable questions
- Summative assessments: Orientation in time and space
- Going beyond the chapter
