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21 OCT - 24 NOV C A N A D I A N

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

SCHOOL

OF

HONG

K O N G

GRADE 5

H OW W E E X P R E S S O U R S E LV E S

Enduring Understandings: Central Idea: -Communication in its many forms facilitates connections

Lines of Inquiry:

-The different ways people communicate -How barriers to communication can be overcome -How communication facilitates personal,local and global connections

Transdisciplinary Theme:

How We Express Ourselves: an inquiry into the way in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Teacher Question: Who is my audience?

What is my purpose?

Knowledge:

-Forms of communication -Subject specific vocabulary

Unit Vocabulary:

THE THAI WAI

emotion, social, research, expression, relationships, facilitate, communication, global, personal, connections, cultural, politics, technology, literate, education, confidence, attitude, background, nonverbal, verbal, visual, behaviour, empathy, barrier.

TECHNOLOGY

KEY CONCEPTS:

Skills:

Communication:

Form: What does communication look like?

What could be a barrier to communication?

Function: How does communication help make connections between ourselves and our audience?

How does the way I communicate change as my audience changes?

Causation: How does communication help facilitate or hinder relationships?

What is the consequence from not communicating responsibly with a wider audience?

-Viewing: understanding the ways in which images and language intera ct to convey ideas -Non-verbal: knowing the meaning of visual and kinesthetic com munication; recognizing cultural signs and gestures

Self-Management:

-Codes of Behaviour : Kn owing and applying appropriate rules or operating procedures of groups of pe ople.

Research

-Collecting data: Finding out what forms of communication are commo nly used and looking for trends and patte rns -Presenting research findin gs: Communicating research findings in a creative way appealing to the audience

Attitudes: Empathy: Imagine yourself in another’s situation in order to understand his or her emotions and be respectful and reflective about the perspectives of others.

Commitment: Being committed to your own learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility.

Attributes: Communicator: Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in a variety of modes of communication.

Principled: Respecting the differences of individuals and cultures.

Connection to the Arts:

1. Appreciating that people speak 1. People explore issues, beliefs and and respond according to their values through the arts culture.

2. Arts have the power to influence 2.

Understanding that verbal thinking and behaviour communication can be used as an 3.People communicate across cultures, effective communication tool. places, and times through the arts 4.Explore a range of possibilities and 3. Appreciate that language is not always used literally. perspectives to communicate in broader ways.

Connection to Mathematics: Data handling 1. Design a survey and systematically collect, record and organise the data into a graph 2. Understand that data can be collected ,displayed and interpreted using simple graphs Shape and Space 1.Describe and represent mental images of objects, patterns and paths.

2. Analyse and describe 2D and 3D shapes, including regualr and irregular

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Connections to Literacy:

Review the unit vocabulary.

Discuss different forms of communication you have observed in your travels.

Read about different cultures and how they communicate.

Discuss the attitudes and attributes associated with this unit.

Discuss how this unit enables us to take action within our community.

Discuss the school’s Responsible User Agreement and behaving responsibly when online.

21 OCT - 24 NOV C A N A D I A N

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

SCHOOL

OF

HONG

K O N G

GRADE 5

CURRICULUM FOCUS Literacy

Unit of Inquiry Related

Writing: •identify and order main ideas and supporting details •Use planning, drafting, editing and reviewing processes independently and with increasing competence Reading: •access information from a variety of texts both in print and online eg, newspapers, magazines, e-books, blogs etc •understand that the internet must be used with the approval and supervision of a parent or teacher Oral Language - speaking and listening: •Consider tone, voice level and intonation to enhance meaning when speaking •Appreciate that people speak and respond according to personal and cultural perspectives Visual Language - viewing and presenting: •Show how body language can be used to achieve effects and influence meaning •Design posters and charts to achieve particular effects and explain how the desired effect is achieved.

Mathematics

Data Handling •understand that data can be collected, displayed and interpreted using simple graphs •collect, display and interpret data using simple graphs, for example, bar graphs, line graphs •Design a survey and systematically collect record organizing and display the data in a graph Number •read, write, compare and order whole numbers up to thousands or beyond •read, write and compare percentages •use whole numbers up to thousands or beyond in real-life situations •use percentages in real life situations

Literacy

Not Unit of Inquiry Related

Writing: •Use parts of speech appropriately, nouns, verbs and adjectives.

•Generate ideas about a potential topic and identify those most appropriate for the purpose •Establish an appropriate voice in their writing •Use some vivid and/or figurative language and innovative expressions to add interest Reading: •Read a variety of books for pleasure; reflect regularly on reading and set future goals •Recognize the author’s purpose.

•Appreciate that writers plan and structure their stories to achieve particular effects: identify features that can be used when replicated when planning their own stories.

Mathematics

Number: + - x ÷ ● Model multiplication and division of whole numbers ● Use the language of multiplication and division, for example, factor, multiple, product, quotient, prime numbers ● Describe mental and written strategies for adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and beyond ● Develop strategies for memorizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division number facts ● Use whole numbers up to millions or beyond ● Select and use an appropriate sequence of operations to solve word problems ● Select an efficient method for solving a problem ● Use strategies to evaluate the reasonableness of answers ● Use fast recall of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division number facts in real-life situations ● Use mental and written strategies of the four operations in real-life situations ● Select an efficient method for solving a problem, for example, mental estimation, mental or written strategies, or by using a calculator Pattern and function •Understand that patterns can be generalized by a rule •Understand exponents as repeated multiplication •Understand that patterns can be represented analysed and generalized using tables graphs and words * Please note that the above is the intended focus. Some changes may occur due to the needs and abilities of the students.