Unit 5 - Cultures & Tolerance

CURRICULUM UPDATE FOR: English B Adv GRADE: 10

Unit Title: Novel Study: The Chrysalids - A Study on Values

Length of Unit: 9 weeks

Essential Unit Question (MYP) / Big Idea (DP): To What Extent Should We Accept Others’ Values?

Area(s) of Interaction (MYP): Health & Social Education: students will read about a variety of controversial topics. By analysing at different points of view, students will develop a belief statement that they will test in a number of controversial topics. Students’ belief statements will be individual and personal.

Learning: In this Unit students will learn
Students will learn:
that different cultures embrace different beliefs and values
that there are certain universal values
that there are different ways of demonstrating the same values
how to construct a persuasive essay using supporting details

Students will be exposed to a wide variety of controversial and sensitive topics. A letter will be sent home prior to discussions about sexual-related topics.

Major Assessments:
Critical analysis of the novel - essay
Reading comprehension of articles
Critical analysis of a previously unseen controversial issue

Main Resources:
The Chrysalids (novel)
http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/23/601213.aspx?p=1
http://members.tripod.com/~Wolvesdreams/FGM.html


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