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Getting Started with L&L Course Planning

6th September
Getting Started with Language & Literature Course Planning

If you're new to teaching MYP Language & Literature, the following areas of the website provide h a complete guide to getting started with planning your course. 

Start by reading the pages in the Course Overview, learn about all aspects of Unit Planning, take a look at the large number of Teaching Units, plan your Assessment strategy, including Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment, develop specific Approaches to Learning and Teaching and browse the General Resources area, including tips for Artificial Intelligence, Lessons to Go, Poetry Resources, Reading Resources and much more! 

If your school has decided to implement the MYP Enhancements, the site has a growing collection of resources to support your implementation of the changes.

 

Course Overview

Discover the goals of our exciting language and literature course, understand the necessary course requirements, and grasp the key assessment objectives and their strands. Delve into the world of command...

 

Unit Planning

Unleash your potential as a masterful MYP unit planner! Let these pages be your trusted companion as they illuminate the entire process, from inception to fruition. With meticulous guidance, embark on...

 

Teaching Units

Immerse yourself in our extensive collection of Language & Literature teaching units, organised by key concepts or year levels. Discover countless innovative ideas for your instructional units, offering...

 

Assessment

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of MYP assessment mastery! Immerse yourself in a wealth of knowledge as these pages unlock the essentials of MYP assessment. Uncover the intricacies of...

 

Approaches to Learning and Teaching

Boost your knowledge and proficiency in ATL skills with our comprehensive guide. Dive into the selection process of ATL skills, explore the five key categories and their clusters, and access a plethora...

 

General Resources

Discover a treasure trove of valuable resources on these pages! Uncover an array of essential tools such as IB acronyms and terminology, captivating presentations, enriching reading materials, and informative...

 

MYP Enhancements

The Enhanced MYP will introduce some important updates that have been designed to enrich MYP students' learning. In this area of the website, important information and guidance about the implications...


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