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Objective B: Comprehending written and visual text  According to the MYP language acquisition guide (2014): “Comprehending written and visual text encompasses aspects of reading and viewing, and involves the student in constructing meaning and interpreting written and visual text to understand how images presented with written text interplay to convey ideas, values and attitudes. Engaging with text …

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The unit planning process is like trying to solve the rubik’s cube! Unit planning is not merely for documentation. It helps teachers to focus on holistic teaching and learning, instead of just developing numerous class activities over a period of study. As a teacher to a new school or teaching a new course, I know …

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I discovered this TED talk through Twitter, “Breaking the language barrier” by Tim Doner @TEDxTeen 2014. After watching it, I was truly impressed and shared with my students, who have been really inspired.  In this talk, Tim mentioned that he was able to remember words in French, but he couldn’t really have a fluent conversation …

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Photo Credit: thisisbossi via Compfight cc Lino allows users to post digital sticky notes on a virtual cork-board. Users can share ideas by posting texts, images, videos, links, and any type of files to the sticky notes. Sticky notes come with different colors. Users can change the color and the size of the font. Additionally, the …

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http://isorepublic.com In the second year of the DP ab initio course, students are required to participate in an individual oral assessment in the target language. This oral assessment comprises three distinct parts and lasts 10 minutes, plus 15 minutes of preparation.  DP Language ab initio Guide, updated for first exam 2015 I personally really like …

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Credit to KIS Student Council One of Student Council’s major goals this year has been to showcase and recognize the variety of talent that exists within the KIS community. Last term, the Student Council held the Spirit of the Houses Art Competition to shine the light on all our aspiring artists. This term, Student Council …

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