English- Arabic Language A

1. English- Arabic Language A Steve Markey – Reem Yassin Head of English- Head of Arabic s.markey@iaa.edu.jo–r.yassin@iaa.edu.jo

2. Language A; aims of the course • Use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression and social interaction • Develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts • Develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary works • Engage in literature from a variety of cultures and representing different historical periods

3. Language A; objectives • Explore and analyze aspects of personal, host and other cultures through literary and non-literary works • Engage with information and communication technology in order to explore language • Develop a lifelong interest in reading widely • Apply language A skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts

4. Assessment Criteria • Three criteria (A, B, C) • All out of 10 • Final 1-7 grade is determined by the total of all three criteria (out of 30) • MYP published grade boundaries determine how the mark out of 30 converts to a 1-7 scale • For example—between 15-19 total points is equivalent to a 4 on the 1-7 scale, between 20-23 points coverts to a 5.

5. Criteria A: Content • Understand and analyze the language, content, structure, meaning and significance of both familiar and previously unseen oral, written and visual texts • Understand and apply language A terminology in context • Analyze the effects of the author’s choices on an audience • Compose pieces that apply appropriate literary and/or non-literary features to serve the context and intention • Compare and contrast works, and connect themes across and within genres • Express an informed and independent response to literary and non-literary texts.

6. B Organization • Create work that employs organizational structures and language-specific conventions throughout a variety of text types • Organize ideas and arguments in a sustained, coherent and logical manner • Format their work correctly

7. C Style and language mechanics • Use language to narrate, describe, analyze, explain, argue, persuade, inform, entertain and express feelings • Use language accurately • Use appropriate and varied register, vocabulary and idiom • Use correct grammar and syntax • Use appropriate and varied sentence structure • Use correct spelling (alphabetic languages) or writing (character languages).

8. An Example of Grade 10 Criteria.

9. AN example of Grade 6 Criteria

10. English Department staff 2013-2014 • Steve Markey, Diploma Language and Literature, Head of Department • Nadia Abdullah, Grade 10 MYP, Diploma Literature, MYP Coordinator • Lulu AlFadel, Grade 8-10 MYP, Diploma Language and Literature • Hala Assad, Grade 7-9 MYP • Susanne Marchant, Grade 6 and 7 MYP specialist • Raghad Shweihat, MYP Language A, Diploma English B

11. Arabic Department staff 2013-2014 • Reem Yassin, Head of Department Grade 10 ,8 MYP, Diploma Literature • Yousef Jabali : Grade 10- 9-8 MYP, Diploma Language B • Alaa Arar Grade 10- 9-8 MYP, Diploma Language B • Hanan Badar Grade 6-7-8-9 MYP • Dina Grade 6-7-8 MYP • Mahmoud Sukar MYP Language B Grade 6-10