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We have to have high standards for our kids, because self-We have to have high standards for our kids, because self-esteem comes from achievement, not from lax standards esteem comes from achievement, not from lax standards
and false praise.and false praise.-Condoleezza Rice-Condoleezza Rice
Mrs. FloresMrs. Flores
Language Arts MYP yr-5Language Arts MYP yr-5
To Receive Remind 101 textsTo Receive Remind 101 texts
Enter 760-389-4112 on Enter 760-389-4112 on cellphonecellphone
Enter @myp10t in message Enter @myp10t in message sectionsection
Units of Study/Course Readings Units of Study/Course Readings
The Good EarthThe Good Earth Joy Luck ClubJoy Luck Club Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451 The RoadThe Road Outliers Outliers NightNight A Midsummer’s Night DreamA Midsummer’s Night Dream MythologyMythology Poetry Poetry
Careful reading of the novels is Careful reading of the novels is imperative imperative
Spark notes do not replace reading the text. They Spark notes do not replace reading the text. They may help in understanding the themes, motifs, may help in understanding the themes, motifs, symbols, etc. of a text.symbols, etc. of a text.
Your child’s cell phone is a Your child’s cell phone is a distraction!!!!!!distraction!!!!!!
It prevents them from focusing It prevents them from focusing on their assignments. on their assignments.
How to Read a NovelHow to Read a Novel
CarefullyCarefully—paying attention—not listening to music —paying attention—not listening to music with lyrics, while watching TV, or using social mediawith lyrics, while watching TV, or using social media
CloselyClosely—annotating—making notes about words, —annotating—making notes about words, themes, symbol, and questions while readingthemes, symbol, and questions while reading
This process cannot be rushed or accomplished in one This process cannot be rushed or accomplished in one sittingsitting. .
Fun fact: Professional publishing acquisition editors take Fun fact: Professional publishing acquisition editors take 5 hours to read a book—so your child requires more time. 5 hours to read a book—so your child requires more time.
EssaysEssays
Timed writesTimed writes 55-minute passage 55-minute passage
analysisanalysis MYP rubric MYP rubric Skills are honed Skills are honed
for next 3 yearsfor next 3 years Skills required for Skills required for
AP exams & IB AP exams & IB exams. exams.
A’s—or lack thereofA’s—or lack thereof I don’t GIVE A’s, your child I don’t GIVE A’s, your child earns earns
them.them. An A on an assignment means the An A on an assignment means the
essay or project demonstrated essay or project demonstrated excellenceexcellence in vocabulary, analysis, in vocabulary, analysis, creativity, & higher order thinking creativity, & higher order thinking skills.skills.
An A does NOT mean “good An A does NOT mean “good enough” or “average” or “above enough” or “average” or “above average.”average.”
In 11In 11thth grade IB your child will be grade IB your child will be graded according to IB graded according to IB WORLDWORLD standards. standards.
ProjectsProjects There will be several group and individual There will be several group and individual
projects assigned throughout the year. projects assigned throughout the year. Your child will receive specific directions on the Your child will receive specific directions on the
project when it is assigned.project when it is assigned.
Personal Project
Personal Project
Passing score is required to obtain MYP certificate.Passing score is required to obtain MYP certificate.Assigned in next few daysAssigned in next few days
Due March 7th.Due March 7th.Requires a advisor.Requires a advisor.
Student checks in & consults advisor with Student checks in & consults advisor with questions/concerns as they arise. questions/concerns as they arise.
Personal Project
Personal ProjectReflect student’s Reflect student’s
interests.interests.Parents sign their Parents sign their
child’s child’s timeline/signature timeline/signature form every month.form every month.This is so you are This is so you are
aware of how they are aware of how they are progressing—or not.progressing—or not.
Check TestsCheck Tests
Basic comprehension
questions of assigned reading.
10 + questions
short answersanswers
Close & careful reading is necessary for a passing score. Failing scores are an indicator that student is skimming or not
paying attention while reading.
Sample Q: Who dies at the end of the
novel?
A mom’s secret A mom’s secret
Ask me how your child can almost Ask me how your child can almost
instantlyinstantly improve their grades and study improve their grades and study
habits…..habits…..
SAT weekly vocabularySAT weekly vocabulary
20 pts 120 pts 1stst semester/ 10 pts 2 semester/ 10 pts 2ndnd semester semester
Memorization skills are required for passing scoresMemorization skills are required for passing scores
..
Daily Activities Daily Activities
whole class discussion/activitieswhole class discussion/activities
group projectsgroup projects
individual projectsindividual projectsMythology: due 2 weeks before end of 1st semester Mythology: due 2 weeks before end of 1st semester
( replaces outside reading assignment)( replaces outside reading assignment)
..
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism is not tolerated in the IB Plagiarism is not tolerated in the IB program.program.
Students must use their own ideas Students must use their own ideas and thoughts. If another person’s and thoughts. If another person’s
ideas and thoughts are used proper ideas and thoughts are used proper Modern Language Association Modern Language Association
(MLA) citations must be provided.(MLA) citations must be provided.
Materials Needed
College ruled paper, blue or black pensA binderA yellow, green, or orange highlighterIn order to stay organized and thus successful, students must bring their materials everyday.
Most books can be borrowed from an upperclassman or purchased used or new from Amazon.
NO e-books.NO e-books.
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