Ib Skills: Language and Literature – A Practical Guide: A Practical Guide (Paperback)  | Released: 28-Nov-14

IB Skills is an innovative new series of resources for years 4 and 5 of the MYP.These resources aim to:- introduce students to key and related concepts that are relevant within and across the subject areas- develop interdisciplinary and disciplinary skills that are essential to the understanding of both concepts and subject content- help students to understand key features of the MYP-global contexts, approaches to learning (ATL), inquiry and reflection.Language and Literature: A Practical Guide includes a wide range of engaging topics grounded in the related concepts. Each chapter is designed to deepen conceptual understanding and to allow students to practice the skills that they will need to reach the highest level of the assessment criteria.Table of Contents: How to use this book 1. Introduction to IB skills 2. Introducing key concept 1: communication 3. Introducing key concept 2: connections 4. Introducing key concept 3: creativity 5. Introducing key concept 4: perspective 6. Genre and conventions: • Topic 1: Genre conventions • Topic 2: Exploring a theme in audio visual media • Topic 3: Exploring a theme in articles 7. Structure • Topic 1: Exploring openings and their functions • Topic 2: Exploring structure in poetry • Topic 3: Walking and talking your way through structure 8. Point of view • Topic 1: Narrative point of view • Topic 2: Can I trust the narrator? • Topic 3: Bringing different points of view together 9. Character • Topic 1: A personal approach to characterisation • Topic 2: The role of speech in characterisation • Topic 3: Communicating character changes and development 10. Theme • Topic 1: Theme in video • Topic 2: Theme in literature • Topic 3: Theme in propaganda 11. Setting • Topic 1: The role of setting in communicating character • Topic 2: Exploring the role of setting in establishing context • Topic 3: The function of setting in creating mood and atmosphere and communicating theme 12. Style • Topic 1: Exploring elements of style • Topic 2: Writing in the same style • Topic 3: Building your own style 13. Intertextuality • Topic 1: Using intertextuality to inspire creativity • Topic 2: Using intertextuality to create humor or a larger message • Topic 3: Creating credibility through literary allusion 14. Purpose • Topic 1: Preparing for commentaries/textual analysis • Topic 2: Doing commentaries/textual analysis successfully • Topic 3: Selecting elements to fit your purpose 15. Context • Topic 1: Context and its effect on style • Topic 2: Context and literature • Topic 3: Context clues 16. Audience imperatives • Topic 1: How audience members respond • Topic 2: How creators reach different audiences • Topic 3: Reaching the intended audience 17. Self-expression • Topic 1: The graphic novel • Topic 2: Creative writing • Topic 3: Creative writing: poetry