ISM IGCSE Curriculum Outline Guide 2018-19 - The International ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Learner Profile The Cambridge IGCSE approach supports the ‘ISM Guiding Principles’, helping us to develop students who are: Confident Responsible Reflective Innovative Engaged Recognition Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds The IGCSE offers sound preparation for the rigour of IB IGCSE requirements for entrance into the IB Diploma Programme at ISM Students who are admitted to the IB Diploma Programme at ISM must have achieved A* - C passes in at least five IGCSE examinations which should include English Language and/or Literature, one other Language, Mathematics, Science and a Humanities subject.
1st LANGUAGE ENGLISH IGCSE & ENGLISH LITERATURE IGCSE APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 10 AND 11 Yr 10 Term 1 Students refine how they write reflectively and discursively and improve the planning, drafting Language - Personal and autobiographical and redrafting process, developing their writing writing skills in terms of content, voice and style. Introduction to literary analysis and the Literature – study of a drama text chosen by genre of drama. teachers eg An Inspector Calls by JBPriestley , All My Sons – A Miller , etc Outcome – Autobiography/Personal writing, discursive essay and articles, directed writing, Language – debate of issues eg the Internet or critical literature essay on the play, creative homeschooling, discussion, discursive and writing on the play (autobiographical/diary), argumentative writing. Introduction to drama activities and presentations, oral work. directed writing tasks, language analysis and summary. Yr 10 Assessment – October – IGCSE Reading passages Paper. Ongoing assessment (essays, Introduction to IGCSE Language Paper – presentations, reading comprehension) Reading Passages. Yr 10 Term 2 Students refine how to analyse novels and poetry, using the appropriate literary Literature – study of a novel chosen by terminology and structuring effective teachers eg Of Mice and men/Cannery Row - literature essays on these two literary genres. J.Steinbeck, Lord of the Flies - W.Golding , The Students develop the skills for effective Curious Incient of the Dog in the Night-Time- descriptive and narrative writing – they will M. Haddon study and explore some short stories and good examples of descriptive writing. Literature – study of poetry eg War Poetry or Outcome – Literature essays on the novel and Love Poetry poetry, creative writing – own poetry, own short story and descriptive writing, oral Introduction to the Literature Unseen Paper – presentations studying a range of poems and prose extracts – literature essay and critical analysis Yr 10 assessment – February – IGCSE Directed Writing and Composition Paper. Language – Narrative, reflective and descriptive writing styles and introduction to IGCSE Language Paper 3 – Directed Writing and Composition
Yr 10 Term 3 Students apply all their literary analysis skills acquired to date to study their poetry set text Literature – study of exam Set Text 1 – poetry – some of the 14 set poems from Songs of – 'Songs of Ourselves' anthology (8/15 poems) Ourselves or Carol An Duffy (8/15 selected poems) Refinement of literature essays and Outcome introduction to the passage-based question Oral presentations; literature essays, passaged-based questions Language – Continual development of writing skills – learning the conventions of a variety of Yr 10 Assessment – April – Literature Unseen written texts – articles, reports, speeches, Paper interviews, journals, dialogues etc Yr 10 Exams – June -1) Literature - Poetry – Literature essay on Songs of Ourselves Anthology 2) Literature Unseen paper 3) Language – Reading Passages Exam Yr 11 Terms 1 and 2 Further consolidation of interpretation and 1) Literature – study of Set Text 3 – novel (Cry, critical analysis of literary texts – with a focus The Beloved Country- A.Paton or The Secret on the literary genres of drama and novels. River- K. Grenville 2) Literature:completion of poems Outcome Strong focus on Unseen Exam – forming Exam practice of past papers interpretations of prose/poetry under exam Consolidation of literature questions – Essays conditions and passage based questions and effectively Strong focus on exam preparation for all 4 interpreting unseen literary texts exams – practice and refinement of all the different types of exam questions, planning Mock Exams – January – all 4 exam papers and checking in exams, timing in exams etc. Year 11 Term 3 3) Literature – study of Set Text 2 Drama – A View from The Bridge – A Miller or The Winslow Boy- T.Rattigan 4) Revision of all Literature texts and Language papers. Assessment, Exams, and Homework Ongoing integration of skills Assessment Breakdown –Final exam papers This curriculum outline gives an approximate Language – 2 x 2hr exams sequential order although this order could be changed to meet the specific learning needs 1) Reading Passages – extended response, and interests of different groups – especially language analysis, and summary – 50% the units of language work.
2) Directed Writing and Composition – discursive task followed by a composition In addition it needs to be remembered that either narrative or descriptive style – 50% many skills are integrated and developed Literature – 1 x 90 min exam and 1 x 2hr exam throughout every aspect of the course during Assessment Breakdown –Final exam papers every term such as : improving technical Literature – 2 x 2hr exams accuracy, using correct grammar, development of vocabulary, oral skills, learning how to 1) Poetry and Prose – 2 essays on novel discuss and debate effectively, delivery of (closed book) and poems studied as exam effective oral presentations, drama skills, texts – choice of literature essay or passage- drafting and redrafting, good habits of based questions (closed book) – (90 min exam) independent reading, efficient proofreading, - 50% inference and interpretation, critical thinking and analysis, acquisition of literary 2)Drama (45 mins) and Unseen (I hr 15 mins) terminology, literary analysis, acquisition of I essay on the play studied (open book) and 1 different writing styles, meeting targets on the essay on choice of unseen poem or prose AR Reading Programme (Yr 10) extract – 50% Homework This is a crucial part of the course and students are expected to be spending at least two hours per week on homework. Set homework tasks include a variety of activities from reading, research, preparation of oral presentations, to written assignments and essays, drafting and redrafting. In addition, students are expected to read widely in their own time – the equivalent of at least 20 mins per day in Yr 10 and more in Yr 11.
FIRST LANGUAGE FRENCH IGCSE / 2018.19 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 Term 1: Term 1: Literature: Bel Ami – G. de Maupassant G1 Literature: 1984- G. Orwell G1 La ferme des animaux G.Orwell G2 La ferme des animaux G.Orwell G2 Exam preparation: Consolidation: Reading comprehension Paper 1 and Paper 2 Narration Reading comprehension Description Introduction to Narration and Description Comparative commentary Themes for discussions through a selection of Themes for discussions through a selection of literary and non-literary texts: literary and non-literary texts: Justice, power, Media, School, Family liberty Homework: Reading comprehension, drafting, redrafting and Term 2: from January to April writing in different styles, grammar practice, and (IGCSE Mother Tongue exams start in May) preparation for oral presentations. Assessments: description of characters and settings, questions Themes for discussion and writing through a about plot, characters, narrative techniques, and selection of literary and non-literary texts other creative writing assessments, dictées and Medical grammar tests, oral assessments. Contemporary aspects of France and francophone world Revision of all tenses and grammatical Law, order and duty of a citizen structures (within grammar exercises and in The world of leisure, studies and work context) throughout the year. Term 2: From January to April Preparation for the IGCSE Foreign Language Exam Revision of Writing techniques in preparation (IGCSE FL exams start in May) for the exam (throughout the year) Comparative analysis of texts Introduction to the Comparative commentary Argumentative Essays How to extract, compare and select Descriptive and Narrative Writing information from two texts (literary and Revision of grammatical structures (use non-literary taken from past papers) of correct moods and tenses, How to write in a concise and summary agreements, linking words, punctuation, form spelling)
Themes for discussions through a selection of Homework: literary and non-literary texts: Learn specific vocabulary related to topics, Environment, Travelling, Tourism grammar exercises, independent reading (literature and current events) reading Homework: comprehension with questions, comparative Reading comprehension, and writing letters and commentary, research about specific issues in dialogs, grammar practice, preparation for oral preparation for argumentative essays. presentations. Assessments: Assessments: Quizzes on specific vocabulary, grammar points, Analysing literary texts (passage based dictées, reading comprehension, all types of questions), quizzes and tests about the novel. writing More extensive writing based on past papers questions, oral presentations. Practice with Past papers: Paper 1 = reading comprehension test and Revision of all tenses and grammatical comparative commentary (50%) structures (within grammar exercises and in Paper 2 = essay writing : two 350 to 500 words context) throughout the year. essays (50%) Term 3: Introduction to Argumentative Speech and Writing Convincing others and choosing precise examples Structuring the argumentation effectively Press and images: analysis of information Themes for discussions through a selection of literary and non-literary texts: Health, Youth, family and relations Assessments: Debating, argumentative writing, quizzes, reading comprehension, and tests. Revision of all tenses and grammatical structures (within grammar exercises and in context) throughout the year. Textbook: TextoCollège 3e - Livre unique Textbook : TextoCollège 3e - Livre unique Hachette Education. Hachette Education. Grammaire :Grammaire Cle Int 450 Niveau Grammaire :Grammaire Cle Int 450 Niveau avancé – CLE International avancé – CLE International
A variety of texts, newspapers, magazine articles, A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’ videos, films and internet resources are used to articles, videos, films and internet resources are support the textbook. used to support the textbook.
FIRST LANGUAGE IGCSE GERMAN 2018 - 2020 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 Term 1 Term 1 Literature: comprehension and text analysis of Literature: comprehension and text analysis of novels novels Text Text DE ZANGER, Jan: Dann eben mit Gewalt KELLER, Gottfried: Kleider machen Leute Grammar Grammar - Expression of different time levels Revision of grammatical structures and specific - Individual training of grammar, spelling vocabulary and expression Resources: Resources: Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, Internet ressources Internet resources Internet (www.dw.de) Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper and Internet articles Argumentative essay training On the following topics: Contemporary aspects Homework: of Germany; Young people; Law and order; Reading, text analysis and reading Urban and rural life; Sport comprehension, summary, creative writing Expressing ones opinion training, research and vocabulary training, Convincing others and choosing precise grammar and orthography exercises examples Structuring the argumentation Assessment: effectively Written assignments (a portfolio with creative writing texts and a summary), reading Homework: comprehension tests, oral assessment during Reading, text analysis and reading lessons, grammar and spelling tests comprehension, creative writing training, argumentative essay, research and vocabulary training, grammar and orthography exercises Term 2 Assessment: Literature: comprehension and text analysis of Written assignments (creative writing texts and short stories and newspaper articles argumentative essay, reading comprehension tests), oral assessment during lessons, Past Text: papers SPINNER, Kaspar H.: Geschichten 9/10 Short MOK exam stories of the 19th and 20th century Creative writing: Term 2
Characteristics of writing a description Characteristics of writing a story Analysis of texts, comparison and summary: Creating own texts considering the How to extract relevant information of a specific characteristics text How to prepare a summary of two texts Texts: Write a summary of two different texts Sample texts for description and stories about the same topic Internet articles, extracts out of books Resources: Grammar Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper Syntax: different connections of and Internet articles, Presse und Sprache sentences Grammar: Resources: Individual revision of the most important Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik grammar/orthography rules and vocabulary Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, training Presse und Sprache, Internet ressources Resources: Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Homework: Grundstufe/Mittelstufe, Sag’s richtig, Reading, text analysis and reading Internet ressources comprehension, argumentative writing training, research and vocabulary training, grammar and Past papers orthography exercises Homework: Assessment: Reading, text analysis and reading Written assignments (creative writing texts, comprehension, creative writing training, reading comprehension tests), oral assessment research and vocabulary training, grammar and during lessons, grammar and orthography tests orthography exercises Assessment: Term 3 Written assignments (creative writing texts, reading comprehension tests), oral assessment Argumentative essay during lessons, grammar and vocabulary tests, Expressing one’s opinion Past papers Convincing others and choosing precise examples Structuring the argumentation Term 3 effectively Past papers, revision and preparation for the Texts: exam Up-to-date texts of newspapers Internet articles, extracts out of books Grammar: Individual grammar and orthography
training Resources: Klipp und Klar Übungsgrammatik Grundstufe/Mittelstufe Zwischendurch mal... Landeskunde; Newspaper and Internet articles Homework: Reading, text analysis and reading comprehension, creative writing training, research and vocabulary training, grammar and orthography exercises Assessment: Written assignments (creative writing texts, argumentation, reading comprehension tests), oral assessment during lessons, grammar and orthography tests
FIRST LANGUAGE RUSSIAN IGCSE 2018-2020 Year 10 Year 11 Term 1 Term 1 A.S. Pushkin, Eugene Onegin Reading of different short texts from Russian Eugene Onegin as an “encyclopedia of Russian classical and modern literature. life” in 19th century: - Russian aristocracy in 19th century Revision of syntaxes and grammatical - Elements of Russian folklore structures (within grammar exercises and in - Pushkin between Romanticism and Realism. context) Rules and figures of speech Assessment: Characteristic of lyric poetry - IGCSE past papers “Onegin stanza” - Reading comprehension - Comparison of two texts Revision of syntaxes and grammatical - Argumentative essay (Contemporary structures (within grammar exercises and in aspects of Russia; young people; Law and context) order; urban and rural life; sport; technological innovations) Homework: - Narrative writing - Poetry learning - Descriptive writing - Reading comprehension - Mock exam in January 2015 - Grammar exercises - Research about Russian society of 19th Homework: century - Reading comprehension - Analysis of essay themes Assessment: - Grammar exercises - Poetry recitation - Reading comprehension Term 2 - Narrative essay with elements of description Argumentative essay - Argumentative essay Technique and practice through past papers - Oral presentation - Grammar test Narrative writing - Listening test Technique and practice through IGCSE past papers Term 2 M.A. Bulgakov, Dog’s heart Descriptive writing Technique and practice through IGCSE past History of Romanov dynasty and Russian papers revolution. Characteristics of fantastic and satiric novel. Comparison of two texts Technique and practice through past papers.
Homework : - Biography Assessment: - Reading comprehension - IGCSE past papers - Research about Russian revolution - Reading comprehension - Grammar exersises - Comparison of two texts - Argumentative essay (Contemporary Assessment : aspects of Russia; Young people; Law - History questions writing and order; Urban and rural life; Sport) - Reading comprehension - Technological innovations - Argumentative essay - Narrative essay - Oral presentation - Descriptive essay - Grammar test - Listening test Homework: - Reading comprehension - Analysis of essay themes Term 3 - Grammar exercises A. Belyayev, Professor Dowell’s Head Term 3 Theme: does science fiction become Argumentative essay reality? Technique and practice through past papers Characteristics of science-fiction story. Narrative writing Homework : Technique and practice through IGCSE past - Science and technology folder with papers research - Reading comprehension Descriptive writing - Grammar exersises Technique and practice through IGCSE past papers Assessment : - Science and technology oral Comparison of two texts presentation Technique and practice through IGCSE past - Reading comprehension papers - Argumentative essay - Oral presentation Assessment: - Grammar test - IGCSE past papers - Listening test - Reading comprehension - - Comparison of two texts Resources - Argumentative essay (Contemporary A.S. Pushkin, Eugene Onegin aspects of Russia; Young people; Law M.A. Bulgakov, Dog’s heart and order; Urban and rural life; Sport) Belyayev Professor Dowell’s Head - Technological innovations - Narrative essay Русский язык 10 класс. Коровина и др. - Descriptive essay A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’ Homework: articles, videos, films and internet resources are - Reading comprehension used to support the textbook.
- Analysis of essay themes - Grammar exercises Resources: Manual: Русский язык 9 класс. Коровина и др. IGCSE past papers A variety of texts, newspapers, magazines’ articles, videos, films and internet resources are used to support the textbook.
FIRST LANGUAGE ITALIAN IGCSE 2018-2019 Year 10 Italian Mother Tongue Year 11 Italian Mother Tongue Study of the language and civilization: Study of the language and civilization: Term 1 Term 1 Recount events and personal experiences, Italy and Italians: character, customs and describe people and feelings, express opinions traditions, common places and stereotypes. and emotions. Texts studied: newspaper article, Texts studied: article, radio broadcast. radio news broadcast. Global issues: pollution, climate change, energy Tourism in Italy: main destinations, leisure saving, sustainable development. activities, traditions and folklore. Describe Everyday life: urban traffic, cycle tracks, places, talk about holidays. Food, typical local separate collection of waste, recycling, water products. Make assumptions, give advice and waste. suggestions. Texts studied: travel brochure, Texts studied: article, leaflet, radio broadcast, tourist guide, traffic bulletin. interview. Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Units 0, 1, 2. Family and social changes: extended and mixed families, civil partnership, maternity and Term 2 paternity leave, immigration, racial prejudices and stereotypes. Leisure, social networks and media, sport and Texts studied: article, statistics, interview. shows. Convince someone to do something, Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Units 0, 1, 2. express agreement and disagreement, talk about one’s passion for sport, describe a show, Term 2 interview people. Texts studied: interview, survey. Communication and media: radio, television, Job and careers: types of jobs, role and newspapers, internet, social media; the impact importance of job, unemployment, professional of the media on everyday life and social qualities, rules. Give suggestions and express relationships. opinions about one’s job. Texts studied: article, talk show, review. Texts studied: interview, radio broadcast, Italian cultural heritage: visual arts, natural newspaper article. landscapes, archeology, art festivals. Italian Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Units 3, 4. contribution to world culture, Italian Nobel prizes. Term 3 Texts studied: presentation, report, interview. Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Units 3, 4. Social and family relationships: traditional family and new types of families, friendship, Term 3 neighbourhood, associations for common
interest or joint purpose, altruism and Italy and Italians yesterday and today: selfishness. Complain and protest about - food consumption, products and places, something, express disappointment, state one’s shopping habits, collective purchase case. groups, consumer awareness, pros and Gender roles and stereotypes: express one’s cons of fast-food; opinions and talk about one’s experience. - entertainment, cultural consumption, Texts studied: interview, letter, blog. cinema. Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” Unit 5. Texts studied: article, film review, interview. Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” Unit 5. Throughout the year Throughout the year Reading skills: the bildungsroman Reading for gist and detail, note taking and Reading skills: highlighting, reading for inference. Reading and analysis of a literary text in order to Resources: develop language skills and an appreciation of F. Geda “Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli”. the language. The text will be a point of departure for learners to embark on activities to Reading Comprehension: learning and stimulate critical and aesthetic responses. practicing reading comprehension skills (pre-IB). Resources: Resources: "Verso l'Invalsi" B. Severgnini “La testa degli Italiani” Writing skills Reading Comprehension: learning and Text planning, organisation and development, practicing reading comprehension skills (pre-IB). proof reading. Descriptive, narrative and Resources: "Verso l'Invalsi" argumentative writing: newspaper article, letter, diary, interview, dialogue, essay. Writing skills Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B1” andText planning, organisation and development, proof reading (focus on structure, openings and supplementary materials provided by teacher. closings). Speaking skills Descriptive, narrative and argumentative Oral presentations, debates, etc. based on writing: newspaper article, letter, diary, essay, current affair topics. report. Resources: supplied by teacher, movies, Resources: “Nuovo Contatto B2” and documentaries. supplementary materials supplied by teacher. Grammar features: Speaking skills Conditional, subjunctive, relative pronouns, Oral presentations, debates, etc. based on phrasal verbs, sequence of sentences, direct and current affair topics. reported speech, hypothetical clauses, Resources: newspapers, movies, impersonal structures, coordinate and documentaries. subordinate conjunctions.
Resources: “La lingua italiana e le sue regole” Grammar features: and supplementary materials supplied by Sequence of sentences, passive structures, teacher. impersonal structures, reported speech, coordinate and subordinate clauses. Homework: Resources: supplied by teacher. Reading comprehension questions Summaries, essays Homework: Grammar and vocaulary exercises Reading comprehension questions Summaries, essays Assessment: Grammar and vocaulary exercises Standardized tests Reading comprehension tests Assessment: Essays Standardized tests Grammar tests Reading comprehension tests Essays Grammar tests Italian Mother Tongue ISM examination: Paper 1 Essay writing Paper 2 Reading comprehension Paper 3 Oral expression
FRENCH FOREIGN LANGUAGE YEAR 10 YEAR 11 Term 1 Term 1 Chapitre 1/ Jeunesse sans frontière General health & addictions - talk about yourself, describe people, talk about your family, talk about special understand and discuss information occasions about common holiday ailments and - asking questions, present tense, treatment adjectives, reflexive verbs, possessive consult a chemist adjectives use the present participle to present 2 things that happened at the same time Chapitre 2/ En ville et à la campagne make an appointment at the doctor’s or - find out about France, descriptions of dentist’s describing symptoms towns, directions, public transports, talk exchange information and opinions about countryside, and theme parks, talk about drugs, smoking, alcohol and about recent events addiction - the pronoun “y”, negative expressions, perfect tense with “être” et “avoir” Leisure Assessments: spelling and vocab tests talk about leisure activities, music, sports and events, discuss TV programs, talk oral presentations about books and reading, talk about Listening films and cinema, talk about past events reading comprehension tests jouer + à/de, adverbs, making creative writing tests comparisons, using the superlative, understanding COD, the pluperfect tense Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, Term 2 independent reading, written tasks. Holidays Term 2 exchange information about different types of holiday Chapitre 3: Bon séjour seek information about hotel - talk about future plans, ask for help and accommodation make requests, describing journeys, talk about your home, talk about home tasks, the future tense, the conditional, using compare life in different countries future, present and past tense, using - future tense, using “if” in simple and après avoir + past infinitive complex sentences, conditional tense (present), “emphatic” pronouns, Assessments: reflexive verbs in the perfect tense. Oral reports, written tests (vocabulary, verbs, reading comprehension, narrative writing)
Chapitre 4: Une semaine typique End of unit tests - talk about school life, compare school systems, talk about how things used to HOMEWORK: be, talk about shopping, discuss clothing Vocabulary and verbs to learn. and fashion, discover some French Grammar exercises, texts to read, famous people prepare arguments for a debate, finalise - imperfect tense, demonstrative a written or oral project. pronouns, “quel, lequel” Term 2 Assessments: spelling and vocab tests Environment oral presentations find out some general facts about the Listening world reading comprehension tests climate change and natural disasters creative writing tests talk about pollution in towns and cities Discuss every day behaviour and what Homework can be done Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks Global Issues Term 3 Discuss some world problems find out about the Red Cross and the Red Chapitre 5: Bon appétit Crescent - talk about food and specialities, discuss talk about charitable organisations healthy food, talk about shops and services, book a table and order food Assessments - the pronoun “en”, direct and indirect Pass papers pronouns, perfect and imperfect tenses, End of Units tests. Vocabulary to learn, “passé et futur proche” grammar exercises, independent - reading, written tasks Chapitre 6: Ça m’intéresse - talk about leisure activities, music, sports HOMEWORK and events, discuss TV programs, talk about books and reading, talk about Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, films and cinema, talk about past events independent reading, written tasks - jouer + à/de, adverbs, making Past papers comparisons, using the superlative, understanding COD, the pluperfect tense Term 3 Assessments: Preparation and revisions for the IGCSE exams spelling and vocab tests oral presentations Listening reading comprehension tests creative writing tests Homework:
Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks Revision of all tenses studied and grammatical structures (within grammar exercises and in context) throughout the year. Visits to the local community, Monaco and France, to enhance the program and “make” French a living tool. Textbooks: .Textbooks: Total Tricolore 4 Nelson Thornes (new Total Tricolore 4 Nelson Thornes (new version) version) Grammar in action 4 Grammar in action 4 Grammaire « bleue » CLE International Grammaire « bleue » CLE International Gudule "La bibliothécaire" (LV group) SPANISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE Year 10 IGCSE Foreign Language Year 11 IGCSE Foreign Language Term 1 Vocabulary and topics: TERM 1 Vocabulary and topics: (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Unit 1. La ropa, la moda y la salud. Unit 2. En el restaurante. TEMA 9 VIAJES Unit 3. La agencia de viajes. Reflexionar sobre el significado de viajar. Unit 4. El el hotel Hablar sobre viajes y hábitos culturales. Grammar : Present (Regular and irregular), Imperfect tense, Perfect tense and Future Organizar por escrito un viaje con la clase. Written tasks: TEMA 10 LA EDUCACION Write a letter ( formal /informal) Write a description Reflexionar sobre la importancia de la Write a short story educación. Write about an event (present, past and Valorar las características de un buen alumno. future tense) Hablar sobre otras formas de educarse. Elaborar un decálogo del buen profesor
TEMA 11 CONSUMO; LA ROPA Assessments: Valorar qué es el consumo responsable. Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, La ropa; materiales, medidas, precios, accesorios y complementos, lugares de listening and reading comprehension tests, compras. creative writing tests El papel de la moda en los jóvenes. Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, orthography tests TEMA 12 EL TRABAJO Reflexionar sobre la importancia del trabajo. Homework: Valorar aptitudes y habilidades para un trabajo. Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, Valorar la formación para el futuro laboral independent reading, written task, listening Saber escribir sobre las habilidades personales. exercises Grammar: Present (Regular and irregular), Term 2 Vocabulary and topics: Past (Imperfecto, Pasado perfecto, Pasado (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) simple) and Future. Unit 5. Tiempo Libre, costumbres y Written tasks: fiestas. § Write a letter ( formal /informal) Unit 6. La rutina. § Ask questions (written) Unit 7. Una vida saludable. § Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a newspaper. Grammar : Subjunctive, Verbs followed by Write a dialogue infinitive, Revision of all tenses and grammatical structures, coordinate and subordinate. Assessments: Written tasks (revision): Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Write a letter ( formal /informal) Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, Write a description and a short story. orthography tests Write about an event (present, past and future tense) Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written task, listening Assessments: exercises Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests TERM 2 Vocabulary and topics: (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, orthography tests TEMA 13 SALUD El cuerpo y la salud física MOCK exam La mente, la salud mental Paper 3 (Oral Test IGCSE) Vida sana Preparation and practice for exams: TEMA 14 COMUNICACION IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language Past Papers La prensa escrita: su poder La radio y la televisión; diferentes programas y
contenidos Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, TEMA 15 MEDIO AMBIENTE independent reading, written task, listening Estado actual del medio ambiente exercises Los recursos naturales en el mundo hispano La educación medio ambiental Term 3 Vocabulary and topics: (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Grammar : Obligation. Present, Past and Unit 8. Revision. Future (II) Written tasks: Grammar: Write a letter (formal /informal) Imperative Ask questions (written) Conditional Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a Subjunctive. newspaper. Revision of all tenses and grammatical Write a dialogue structures Coordinate and subordinate. Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, Written tasks (continuation): creative writing tests Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, Write a letter ( formal /informal) orthography tests Write a description Homework: Write a short story Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, Write about an event (present, past and independent reading, written task, listening future tense) exercises Assessments: TERM 3 Vocabulary and topics: (for oral, listening, reading and writing skills) Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, TEMA 16 ARTE creative writing tests Principales manifestaciones culturales hispanas: Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, pintura, literatura, música, escultura, arquitectura... orthography tests Preparation and practice for exams: IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language Past Papers PREPARACION DEL VIAJE A ESPAÑA IGCSE Spanish as Foreign Language Paper 1, 2 Grammar: Passive voice se. Verbs followed by infinitive and 4 Have / must. Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, Written tasks: independent reading, written task, listening § Write a letter (formal /informal) exercises § Ask questions (written) § Newspaper headlines. Writing a letter to a newspaper. Write a dialogue Assessments:
Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text, oral assessment during lessons, orthography tests Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written task, listening exercises Textbooks: Textbooks: Past Paper. Spanish Foreign Language IGCSE DIVERSO Libro del Alumno Grammar Book. USO de la Gramatica. DIVERSO Libro de Ejercicios A variety of texts, newspapers, magazine Grammar Book. USO Gramática. articles, video, films and internet resources are A variety of texts, newspapers, magazine used to support the textbook. articles, video, films and internet resources are used to support the textbook. IGCSE GEOGRAPHY Year 10 Year 11 Textbooks: Class sets available of New Wider World (Nelson) and Complete Geography for Cambridge IGCSE (Oxford) Year 10 Year 11
Term 1: Term 1: Population and migration: How and why do Energy and water: To include renewable and populations change in size? (BRs, DRs and non-renewable resources, the siting of power migration in MEDCs and LEDCs). The stations and the issues of water as a diminishing consequences of population growth and resource. Global warming. different population structures. The impact of HIV/AIDS. Population density and distribution. Earthquakes and volcanoes: Plate tectonics, including earthquakes, volcanoes, fold Weather, climate and natural vegetation mountains and tsunamis, their causes and Weather and climate to include the different effects. types of measuring instruments, and the characteristics of the tropical rainforest and Settlements and Urbanisation: Site, situation tropical desert climate types. The vegetation of and function of both urban and rural these two ecosystems. Human impact on both settlements, hierarchy and sphere of influence. the TRF and tropical deserts. Urban land use zones Urban problems (traffic congestion, pollution, housing shortages shanty Term 2: towns etc), their causes and solutions. Food production: Different types of farming, Environmental impact of urbanization and urban and the farm as a system. Small-scale sprawl. subsistence farming and large-scale commercial farming. The causes and effects of food Term 2: shortages and soil erosion. Coasts: Coastal environments, marine processes and landforms including the causes and effects Industry: Employment structures. Industry as a of coastal management schemes. system and industrial waste and pollution. High technology industries and manufacturing industry. The siting of factories/industrial plants. Tourism: The benefits and disadvantages of the growth of this industry. Sustainable Term 3: Rivers development. The processes of weathering and erosion. River systems, processes and landforms, including the causes and impact of flooding, HEP schemes and Assessment: Assessment is based on structured dams. questions that reflect typical exam questions. Field Trip: Cevennes National Park Exams: Paper 1, 1 hour 45 minutes, 45% Paper 2, 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5% Paper 4, 1 hour 30 minutes, 27.5% Textbooks: Class sets available of New Wider World (Nelson) and Complete Geography for Cambridge IGCSE (Oxford)
IGCSE HISTORY Year 10 Year 11 Term 1: Term 1: CORE TOPIC: To what extent was the League of CORE TOPIC: Who was to blame for the Cold Nations a success? How successful was the War? Why did the USA-USSR alliance begin to League in the 1920s? How far did weaknesses in break down in 1945? How had the USSR gained the League's organisation make failure control of Eastern Europe by 1948? How did the inevitable? How far did the Depression make USA react to Soviet expansionism? What were the work of the League more difficult? How the consequences of the Berlin Blockade? Who successful was the League in the 1930s? was the more to blame for starting the Cold War, the USA or the USSR? CORE TOPIC: Why had international peace collapsed by 1939? What were the long-term CORE TOPIC: How effectively did the USA consequences of the peace treaties of 1919-23? prevent the spread of Communism? This Key What were the consequences of the failures of Question will be explored through case studies the League in the 1930s? How far was Hitler's of the following: foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war America and events in Korea, 1950-53 in 1939? Was the policy of appeasement America and events in Cuba, 1959-62 justified? How important was the Nazi-Soviet American involvement in Vietnam Pact? Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany in September 1939? Term 2: CORE TOPIC: How secure was the USSR’s Term 2: control over Eastern Europe, 1948-1989? Why Depth Study: Russia, 1905–41 was there opposition to Soviet control in 1 Why did the Tsarist regime collapse in 1917? Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968, and how did the USSR react to this opposition? Focus Points How similar were events in Hungary in 1956 and • How well did the Tsarist regime deal with the in Czechoslovakia in 1968? Why was the Berlin difficulties of ruling Russia up to 1914? Wall built in 1961? What was the significance of 'Solidarity' in Poland for the decline of Soviet • How did the Tsar survive the 1905 Revolution? influence in Eastern Europe? How far was Gorbachev personally responsible for the • How far was the Tsar weakened by the First collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe? World War? • Why was the revolution of March 1917 CORE TOPIC: Why did events in the Gulf successful? matter, 1970-2000? Why was Saddam Hussein able to come to power in Iraq? What was the 2 How did the Bolsheviks gain power, and how nature of Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq? Why
did they consolidate their rule? was there a revolution in Iran in 1979? What were the causes and consequences of the Iran- Focus Points Iraq War, 1980-88? Why did the First Gulf War • How effectively did the Provisional take place? Government rule Russia in 1917? • Why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power in November 1917? EXAMS Cambridge IGCSE History students take three • Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War? components. All students will have the following • How far was the New Economic Policy a exams. success? Component 1 Candidates answer two questions from section 3 How did Stalin gain and hold on to power? A (core content) and one question from section B (depth study). All questions are structured Focus Points essays. • Why did Stalin, and not Trotsky, emerge as This part of the examination is worth 60 marks. Lenin’s successor? (40%) of the overall grade. Exam duration. 2 hours. • Why did Stalin launch the Purges? Component 2 • What methods did Stalin use to control the Candidates answer six ‘source based’ questions Soviet Union? on a prescribed topic taken from the core • How complete was Stalin’s control over the content. Soviet Union by 1941? This examination is worth 50 marks. (33% of the overall grade.) Exam duration. 2 hours. Term 3: Depth Study: Russia, 1905–41 Component 4: Alternative to coursework 4 What was the impact of Stalin’s economic Candidates answer one question on the Depth policies? study (40 marks; 27% of overall grade). Exam duration. 1 hour. Focus Points • Why did Stalin introduce the Five-Year Plans? Homework and Assessment Assessment is based on the different type of • Why did Stalin introduce collectivisation? questions found in each of the three papers: structured essay questions in Paper 1, • How successful were Stalin’s economic structured source analysis questions in Paper 2, changes? and essay questions in Paper 4. During each unit • How were the Soviet people affected by these students will have the opportunity to practice changes? the different styles of questions and at the end of each unit there will an assessment in the form of past paper questions. CORE TOPIC: Who was to blame for the Cold Homework will often take the form of reading War? Why did the USA-USSR alliance begin to and revision in preparation for an assessment, break down in 1945? How had the USSR gained or for an in class quiz to establish depth of control of Eastern Europe by 1948? How did the factual knowledge, Students might be given
USA react to Soviet expansionism? What were exercises to practice their source analysis and the consequences of the Berlin Blockade? Who evaluation and check their understanding of the was the more to blame for starting the Cold units. War, the USA or the USSR? TEXTBOOKS Year 10 students have Modern World History by Ben Walsh (Hodder) Year 11 students have 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE (OUP).
IGCSE COORDINATED SCIENCE / DOUBLE AWARD:(0654) BIOLOGY Year 10 Year 11 Term 1 Term 1 B1 Characteristics of living organisms B6 Respiration Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, Gas B2 Cells exchange Cell structure and movement in and out of cells B7 Coordination and Response B3 Biological molecules Nervous control in humans, Hormones, Trophic responses, Homeostasis B6 Animal nutrition Diet, ailmentary canal, digestion. B8 Reproduction Asexual and sexual reproduction, sexual B4 Enzymes reproduction in plants, sexual reproduction in humans; Term 2 Term 2 Mock Exams in January Plants B9 Inheritance Chromosome ad genes, cell division, monohybrid inheritance, variation and selection B4 Plant nutrition, Transport Term 3 Assessment: B6 Respiration Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes) 6.1 Aerobic & Anaerobic respiration Core/extended A multiple-choice paper 6.2 Gas exchange consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Core curriculum – Grades C to G available Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available Paper 6 (20% of total marks) Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written paper designed to test familiarity with laboratory based procedures. Homework: Book Used: Practice IGCSE examination questions. Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated practical questions. Research task. Extended Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University reading. Laboratory reports. Press) David Sang
Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated Biology Workbook (Cambridge University Press) Mary Jones Biology for Cambridge IGCSE Revision Guide (Y10) IGCSE CHEMISTRY Year 10 YEAR 11 Term 1 Term 1 C10 Metals C1 The particulate nature of matter Properties of metals, The Reactivity series, Extraction of metals, Uses of metals C3 Atoms, elements and compounds Physical and chemical changes, Elements, C12 Sulfur compounds and mixtures, Atomic structure and Production of sulfuric acid, The Contact Process the Periodic Table, Ions and ionic bonds, Molecules and covalent bonds, Giant structures C5 Electricity and chemistry C4 Stoichiometry C6 Chemical energetics, Energetics of a reaction Finding formula of given compounds, Balancing equations, The mole concept C7 Chemical reactions Speed of reaction, Redox reactions C11 Air and water Water, Air , Nitrogen and fertilisers , The Haber process, Carbon dioxide and methane Term 2 Term 2 C9 Periodic Table January 2019 Mock exams Periodic trends, Group properties, Transition elements, Noble gases C14 Organic Chemistry Names of compounds, Homologous series, C2 Experimental techniques Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Carboxylic acids, Methods of separation and purification Polymers, Natural and Synthetic polymers including Revisions Past papers practice Term 3 Assessment: C8 Acids, bases and salts The characteristic properties of acids and bases Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes)
Types of oxides Core/extended A multiple-choice paper Preparation of salts consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Identification of ions and gases Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Core curriculum – Grades C to G available C10 Metals Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Properties of metals, The Reactivity series, Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available Extraction of metals, Uses of metals Paper 6 (20% of total marks) Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written C13 Carbonates paper designed to test familiarity with laboratory based procedures. Homework: Book Used: Practice IGCSE examination questions. Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated practical questions. Research task. Laboratory Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University reports. Extended reading. Press) David Sang Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Chemistry Workbook (Cambridge University Press) Richard Harwood, Ian Lodge Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE Revision Guide
IGCSE PHYSICS YEAR 10 YEAR 11 Term 1 Term 1 P1 Motion P5 Electricity and Magnetism Length and Time Magnetism Mass and Weight Charge Motion Electrical Quantities Density Resistance Forces P6 Electric Circuits P2 Work, Energy and Power Circuit Diagrams Work Series and Parallel Energy Electrical Energy Power Dangers of Electricity Energy Resources Term 2 Term 2 P3 Thermal Physics January 2017 Mock exams Kinetic Model of Matter Pressure Changes P7 Electromagnetic Effects Thermal Properties Motors Measurement of Temperature Electromagnetic Induction Conduction Transformers Convection Radiation P8 Atomic Physics Nuclear Atom Radioactivity Half Life Revisions Past papers practice and exam preparation. Term 3 Final Assessment Paper 1/2 (30% of total marks) (45 minutes) P4 Waves Core/extended A multiple-choice paper General Wave Properties consisting of 40 items of the four-choice type. Light Paper 3 (50% of total marks) (2 hours) Lenses Core curriculum – Grades C to G available Electromagnetic Spectrum Paper 4 (50% of total marks) (2 hours)
Sound Extended curriculum – Grades A* to G available Paper 6 (20% of total marks) Alternative to Practical (1hr30min) – a written paper designed to test familiarity with laboratory based procedures. Homework Book used: Practice examination questions, Paper 6 Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated practical questions, research task. Laboratory Sciences Coursebook (Cambridge University reports. Press) David Sang Cambridge IGCSE – Combined and Co-ordinated Sciences Physics Workbook (Cambridge University Press) David Sang
IGCSE MATHEMATICS YEAR 10 Core Extended Term 1 Term 1 Number and Sets Algebraic expressions, Formulae and Algebra (Expressions & Equations) rearranging Lines, Angles & Polygons Simultaneous Equations Algebra (Expansion & Factorising) Expansion and Factoring Graphs, Charts & Tables Algebraic Fractions Investigation(s) Quadratic Equations Number, Factors and Multiples Term 2 Ratio and Proportion Exponents Fractions and percentages, growth and decay Formulae & Inequalities Simultaneous Equations Term 2 Pythagoras’ Theorem Surds and Indices Length & Area Speed and Distance Arithmetic Sequences Investigation(s) Functions and Graphs Equations and Inequalities, Graphing Term 3 Angles and Shape Surface Area & Volume Pythagoras, including 3D Coordinate Geometry Area and Volume, including 3D Statistics – Discrete Data Investigation(s) Term 3 The straight Line Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Functions Mathematics (0607) Core, Haese and Harris Variation and Modelling Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Extended, Haese and Harris Assessment: Homework is set on a regular basis in order to develop a sense of routine and responsibility for the students’ individual work. This is corrected and plays a crucial role in the child’s preparation for the more formal assessments outlined below. Regular topic tests are set, and model the final exam, often using past IGCSE Exam questions. End of year exam End of year exam Two 90 min papers– One with and one without Two 90 min papers– One with and one without Calculator Calculator Short questions (knowledge and Short questions (knowledge and understanding) understanding) Longer questions (reasoning and Longer questions (reasoning and application) application) Investigation Question Investigation/ Modeling questions
YEAR 11 Core Extended Term 1 Term 1 Coordinates and Straight Lines Trigonometry Trigonometry Further Trigonometry Analysis of Discrete Data Further Functions Algebraic Fractions Exponential functions and Equations Continuous Data Logarithms Similarity Algebraic Fractions Introduction to Functions Review of Class 10 Topics Term 2 Probability Term 2 Analysis of discrete data Transformation Geometry Continuous Data Variable analysis Two variable Analysis Further Functions Vectors Probability Transformation Geometry Sequences Circle Geometry Review of Class 10 Topics Term 3 Sets Term 3 Linear programming Revision, involving extensive use of past papers Revision, involving extensive use of past papers Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607) Core, Haese and Harris Mathematics (0607) Extended, Haese and Harris Assessment Homework is set on a regular basis in order to develop a sense of routine and responsibility for the students’ individual work. This is corrected and plays a crucial role in the child’s preparation for the more formal assessments outlined below. Regular topic tests are set, and model the final exam, often using past IGCSE Exam questions. Students will undertake a Mock IGCSE Exam in Trimester 2. End of course examination End of course examination Paper 1 (25%): No Calculator, short Paper 2 (20%): No calculator, short questions (Knowledge and questions (Knowledge and understanding), 45 min understanding), 45 min Paper 3 (60%): Calculator, long questions Paper 4 (60%): Calculator, long questions (Reasoning and application),1 hr 45 min (Reasoning and application), 2 hrs 15 Paper 5 (15%): Calculator, (One min investigation task), 1 hour Paper 6 (20%): Calculator, (One modelling and one investigation task), 1hr 30 min
IGCSE VISUAL ARTS APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEARS 10 and 11 Year 10, Term 1: Investigating sources for inspiration Recording and analysing information from direct Understanding the creative process through the observation development of ideas Developing Ideas through the visual arts Explanation of the two components sketchbook Getting to know the assessment criteria Discussing the organisation and relationships of visual forms The Elements and Principles of Design Selecting and controlling media Using personal vision to present Tonal Expressive Portraits Using digital technology to manipulate images The above skills will be developed throughout the course Year 10, Term 2: Explanation of Assessment Objectives and Introduction to COMPONENT 1: Coursework: Course requirements for Components 1&2 Emphasis on the process: This is an internally set assignment, marked by AO1 Record Cambridge. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant There are two parts to this component: to intentions as work progresses a portfolio and AO2 Explore Explore and select appropriate resources, media, a final outcome. materials, techniques and processes Candidates can choose to work in any of AO3 Develop the areas of study and should explore a Develop ideas through investigation, theme, producing a portfolio of work that demonstrating critical understanding leads to a resolved final outcome. AO4 Present Candidates may, but do not have to, Present a personal and coherent response that explore the same area of study for their realises intentions and demonstrates an Externally Set Assignment. understanding of visual language First-hand studies from primary sources such as visits to local galleries, tourist attractions or areas of interest, or contact with visiting speakers, local artists, Locating an exhibition to explore and an artist to designers or craftspeople should be work with, which their coursework can be included during the course where compared, contrasted, inspired and enriched. possible. Year 10, Term 3 Work through a range of materials and Continued development of Component 1, processes under the umbrella of Painting and Coursework Portfolio Related Media: Painting and drawing
Graphic media Print making Digital media *Sculpture, fashion and textiles and game design may also be included Year 11, Term 1 Presentations of coursework completed over 1st Half: the summer in Group Crit Consolidation and completion of Component 1 Use peer assessment and self-reflection Coursework. throughout the entire process of creating. Consolidation of skills. 2nd Half: Up to 4 A2 (both sides) sheets of preparatory Introduction to Component 2, Externally set studies with written analysis and annotation + assignment.. completed outcome. Brainstorming exam titles, planning and development of preliminary research and studies. Year 11, Term 2 At least 10 weeks for process work to be developed and finished from which the final exam will be based. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses, exploring and selecting appropriate resources, materials and techniques. Year 11, Term 3 Completed over two sessions of 4 hours. Up to 2 A2 sheets (both sides) of preparatory 8 hour final exam studies + final outcome. Homework assignments will consist of practical work such as drawing from observation, taking photographs for source material, research on artists and visits to local galleries.
You can also read