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RIS Early Years 2 (EY2) Curriculum Guide
for Parents 2016 - 2017
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Dear Parents
This Guide has been created to provide you with an overview of the curriculum offered in the Primary School at Raha International School (RIS), with a particular focus on the learning that will be happening in Early Years 2. At Raha International School we offer a balanced and academically challenging education which is designed to develop individuals who are both independent learners and international citizens. Our curriculum in the Primary School is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is an international framework which focuses on the development of the whole child addressing social, physical, emotional, cultural and academic needs for learners. RIS offers the PYP from Early Years 1 (EY1) up to Grade 5. The focus of the PYP is on student learning and developing an internationally educated person. The framework offers a comprehensive, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, providing opportunities for learners to construct meaning, principally through concept-driven inquiry. At RIS we focus on the development of skills and attitudes we would hope to find in a balanced, self-motivated, caring and ethical individual. RIS was officially authorized in the PYP by the IB in 2010, and had its first post-authorization IB Evaluation visit in March 2014. The school is committed to following and further developing the Programme to ensure that learning is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant and meets the diverse needs of the student. At RIS we believe that strong partnerships between the school and parents provide an important foundation for our childrens’ learning. As parents you can best support your children when you have an understanding of the school’s curriculum and approach to teaching and learning. After reading this Curriculum Guide, please contact me at [email protected], if you have any further questions. Wishing you and your children all the best in the year ahead. David Taylor Deputy Head of Primary (PYP Curriculum Coordinator)
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Contents The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) ................................................................................................6
Learner Profile ................................................................................................................................6
The 5 Essential Elements of the PYP .................................................................................................7
Knowledge: What do we want students to know? .........................................................................7
Concepts: What do we want students to understand? ...................................................................8
Skills: What do we want students to be able to do? .......................................................................9
Attitudes: What do we want students to feel, value and demonstrate? ..........................................9
Action: How do we want the students to act? ...............................................................................9
Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 10
Programme of Inquiry (POI) ........................................................................................................... 10
EY2 Units of Inquiry ................................................................................................................... 12
Language - (English) ...................................................................................................................... 14
EY2 Language Curriculum .............................................................................................................. 15
Arabic A ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Arabic B........................................................................................................................................ 28
Mother Tongue............................................................................................................................. 31
Islamic Studies .............................................................................................................................. 32
Mathematics ................................................................................................................................ 37
Social Studies and Science ............................................................................................................. 49
Social Studies ............................................................................................................................ 49
Science ..................................................................................................................................... 51
Visual Art...................................................................................................................................... 52
Music ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Personal, Social and Physical Education.......................................................................................... 57
Physical Education ........................................................................................................................ 58
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Developmental characteristics of an EY2 child
An appreciation of the developmental characteristics that can be anticipated of children at particular ages helps us as adults to empathise with their needs and behaviours, set appropriate expectations, and support all -round development and wellbeing.
This is a great period of transition in their l ives. Children’s feelings of joy and encouragement, or their feelings of failure and unhappiness may influence them profoundly for years to come. Although most children are ready for word and number concepts at five years of age; some children are not ready until later. Wise adults will be
sensitive to children‘s readiness for new tasks. Children should not be exploited for the sake of a finished product or for perfection. Expect mistakes and much forgetting. Five year-olds are wonderful! Laugh with them and enjoy them!
Physical Growth Growth is slowing down.
Large muscles better developed than small ones
Tremendous energy; easily fatigued
Eyes not, yet mature; tendency toward farsightedness
Heart in period of rapid growth
Precise movements require considerable effort
Actions and Reactions Impulsive — going from one extreme to another, with spurts of affection and antagonism
Periods of laughter and tears in quick succession; periods of thinking and periods of inattention
Often dawdling — more interested in playing than eating or dressing
Often forgetful about clothes
Frequently combative — in general, boys more quarrelsome than girls
Wants to be a winner, the first chosen, the best l iked, the biggest
Boastful — trying to establish themselves
Active, climbing, running, wrestling, trying things too hard for themselves
Eager to learn, exuberant, restless
Self-assertive; less cooperative than at three
Entire body involved in whatever they are doing
Learns best through active participation
Inconsistent in their maturity — at times may seem less mature at home
Has difficulty making decisions
Boys’ and girls’ interest beginning to differ somewhat
Much spontaneous “acting”
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Needs Encouragement and warmth
Much patience from adults
Opportunity for various activities, especially those which call for large muscles
Supervision, with a minimum of interference
Active, direct participation in learning activities
Responsibil ities without too much criticism
A sense of security, and a feeling of being loved, regardless of behaviour
Generous praise without too much criticism
Kindly distract from undesirable behaviour
Opportunities to show what they can do, and to talk about their interests
Broadening experiences to satisfy their growing interests
A knowledge of property rights to accompany their collecting tendencies
Enjoyable experiences during these first impressive school years
How Adults Can Help Display a sense of humour and infinite patience.
Avoid unnecessary clashes of will
See that they have enough rest, nourishing food, and exercise
Race with them to overcome dawdling
Plan surprises
Ignore their grimaces, giggles and sil ly actions
Provide activities for them during “long, uninteresting” adult conversations and activities
Give due recognition for childish contributions
Take cues for readiness to learn from interests
Help them to establish boundaries
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The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Learner Profile The IB learner profile promotes education of the whole person for a l ife of active, responsible citizenship emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. The attributes and descriptions of the learner profile define the type of learner RIS hopes to develop through its programmes. All members of the RIS Community including students, teachers, administration, support staff and parents strive to develop these qualities.
Profile Descriptor
Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skil ls for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of
learning throughout l ife.
Knowledgeable We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skil ls to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, l istening carefully to the perspectives of other
individuals and groups.
Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Open–minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are
will ing to grow from the experience.
Risk–takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resil ient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our l ives —intellectual, physical, (spiritual) and emotional —to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We
recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Caring We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to
understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
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The 5 Essential Elements of the PYP
لبرنامج السنوات اإلبتدائية العناصر الضرورية
The aim of the PYP, to create a curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant, is achieved through structured inquiry and the development of five essential elements: knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and
action.
Knowledge: What do we want students to know? While the PYP acknowledges the importance of traditional subject areas (language, mathematics, social studies, science, personal, social and physical education, and arts), it also recognizes the importance of acquiring a set of skil ls in context and of exploring content which transcends the boundaries of the traditional subjects and is relevant
to students. The PYP has six transdisciplinary themes that provide the framework for learning. These themes are globally significant and support the acquisition of knowledge, concepts and skil ls of the traditional subjects. They are revisited throughout the students’ time in the PYP.
Who we are نكون من
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical,
mental, social and spiritual health, human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibil ities; what it means to be human.
Where we are in place and time والزمان المكان من نحن أين
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of i ndividuals and civil izations, from local and global perspectives.
How we express ourselves أنفسنا عن نعبر كيف
An inquiry into the ways 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. How the world works
العالم يعمل كيف An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the
natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
How we organize ourselves أنفسنا بتنظيم نقوم كيف
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and
communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact of humankind and the environment.
Sharing the planet الكوكب في المشاركة
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other l iving things; communities and the
relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities;
The PYP is both a curriculum framework and a philosophy that facil itates structured inquiry. Through inquiry, the
students are encouraged to question, wonder, doubt, speculate and generalize as part of their learning journey to construct meaning about the world around them. Students are also encouraged to consider situations from multiple viewpoints and have the opportunity to explore significant local and global issues .
المعرفة: ما نريد من الطالب أن يعرفوه؟ والدراسات والتقنيات والعلوم والرياضيلت اللغة خالل من وذلك السابقة، خبراتهم مراعاة مع عنها ويعرفون الطالب يكتشفها أن نرغب التي المفاهيم يتضمن الذي المحتوى
.والجماعي الفردي والتعليم البدنية والتربية والموسيقى المرئية والفنون اإلجتماعية
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Concepts: What do we want students to understand? المفاهيم: ماذا نريد من الطالب أن يفهموه؟
In order to develop a holistic approach to learning the PYP identifies key concepts that have relevance within and
across subjects. These concepts often form the basis of questions that are used to drive children’s inquiry and lead to a deeper understanding of what is being learned. These concepts include:
Form: What is it l ike? يبدو؟ كيف: الشكل
observing, identifying, describing and categorizing. Function: How does it work? يعمل؟ كيف: الوظيفة
analyse the function, role, behaviour and the ways in which things work. Causation: Why is it l ike it is? هكذا؟ يبدو لماذا: السبب
Prompting students to ask “Why?” and of helping them to recognize that actions and events have reasons and
consequences. Change: How is it changing? يتغير؟ كيف: التغيير
realization that we are growing up in a world in which the pace of change, both local and global, is accelerating. Connection: How is it connected to other things? أخرى؟ بأشياء يتصل كيف: الصلة
helps focus on the relationships within and among systems are often complex, and that changes in one aspect of a system will have consequences, even though these may not be immediately apparent; that we must
consider the impact of our actions on others, whether at the immediate, personal level or at the level of far -reaching decisions affecting environments and communities.
Perspective: What are the points of view? النظر؟ وجهات هي ما: المنظور
helping students reject simplistic, biased interpretations, towards seeking and considering the points of view of others, and towards developing defensible interpretations.
Responsibility: What is our responsibil ity? مسؤوليتنا؟ هي ما: المسؤولية
This concept was selected because of the need to develop in students the disposition towards identifying and assuming responsibility, and towards taking socially responsible action. This concept is directly l inked to the action component, one of the essential elements in the PYP curriculum.
Reflection : How do we know? نعرف؟ كيف: اإلنعكاس
challenges the students to examine their evidence, methods and conclusions for potential bias or other inaccuracy.
In addition to the above key concepts, children will inquire into related concepts in all curriculum areas. Instead of
simply gaining knowledge and skil ls in mathematics, for example, they wil l deepen their understanding of concepts such as pattern, multiplication, place value and bias.
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Skills: What do we want students to be able to do? In order to conduct purposeful inquiry and be prepared for l ife-long learning, students need to master a whole range of skil ls. The PYP framework identifies some skil ls that transcend the disciplines and are therefore called trans-
disciplinary skil ls. مهارات الموضوعات التنظيمية: ماذا نريد من الطالب أن يكونوا قادرين على إدائه؟ وهناك خمس مجموعات من المهارات التنظيمية التي يجب على
التساؤل؟ وحدات خالل من تغطيتها الطالب
Attitudes: What do we want students to feel, value and demonstrate? المواقف: ماذا نريد من الطالب أن يشعروا به ويكتسبوه من قيم واتجاهات؟
The IB recognizes that it is essential to develop positive attitudes towards people, the environment and learning if the students are to be successful global citizens. These attitudes are fostered through the learning activities planned by the teachers and considered when assessing student progress.
The attitudes are:
Tolerance التسامحIntegrity االستقامة
Enthusiasm الحماسةCuriosity االستطالع حبCooperation التعاون Commitment االلتزام
Respect االحترامIndependence االستقاللية
Empathy التعاطفCreativity االبداعConfidence بالنفس الثقةAppreciationالتقدير
Action: How do we want the students to act? التصرف: كيف نريد من الطالب أن يتصرفوا؟
In the PYP program, the students are challenged to take action and reflect on how they can make a difference to the world. In the PYP such action is student initiated and results from a genuine concern for and commitment to others.
Thinking الت فكير
Research البحث
Social Communication إجتماعي اإلتصال
Self-management ذاتية اإلدارة
Acquiring knowledge المعرفة اكتساب
Comprehension الفهمApplication التطبيقAnalysis التحليل
Synthesis التركيبEvaluation التقييمDialectical thinking
الجدلي الت فكير Meta-cognition اإلدراك
Formulating questions
األسئلة صي اغ ة Observation
المالحظة
Planning التخطيط
Collecting data البيانات جمع
Recording data البيانات تسجيل
Organizing data البيانات ت نظيم
Interpreting data البيانات ترجمة
Presenting research البحث ت قديم
Accepting responsibility
المسؤولية قبول Respecting others
اآلخرين إحترام
Cooperating الت ع اون
Resolving conflict ل النزاع ح
Group decision making
الجماعية القرارات إت خاذ
Adopting a variety of group roles .
المختلفة األدوار وتبادل تبني
.المجموعة ضمن
Listening االستماعSpeaking المحادثة
Reading القراءة Writing الكتابةNon-verbal
communication .الالشفهي التواصل
Gross motor skil ls الشامل التحرك مهارات
Fine motor skil ls الدقيق التحرك مهارات
Spatial awareness المكاني اإلدراك
Organization التنظيم
Time management الوقت إدارة
Safety واألمان السالمة
Healthy l ifestyle الصحي الحياة أسلوب
Codes of behaviour التصرف أسلوب
Informed choices المنظمة االختيارات
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Assessment
Beliefs/philosophy RIS believes that assessment is an integral tool that drives learning and teaching. Assessment allows us to identify what students understand, know, can do and where they are in the learning process. Both students and teachers are involved in assessing progress as part of the development of their wider critical thinking and self-evaluation skills
as well as demonstration of Learner Profile. We identify desired results, determine acceptable evidence and plan learning experiences and instruction to ensure success. A wide range of strategies and tools are used for assessment. By understanding our learners we can adapt and change our instruction to help students and teachers reach expectations set forth by our programme.
Purpose To collect data that drives planning, instruction and reflection
To understand our learners
To strengthen our learning process and practice as educators
To identify students’ strengths and weaknesses
To personalise/differentiate instruction
To track progress and growth within a community of learners
To evaluate teaching and student inquiry
To provide information to all stakeholders
To promote consistency in articulation of the written curriculum
Feedback Teachers at RIS are aware of the importance feedback plays in the learning process of a child. Feedback is given so that children can reflect on their work and further refine and develop their skil ls.
Learning Goals and Reflection Journals An important part of the PYP is the setting of personal goals by the students; these goals should be achievable and measureable. To this end it is a requirement for all students to util ize a reflection journal throughout the year to
discuss not only the general progress they have made, their current studies, and other aspects of their school work but it should also be used to measure the success of each child‘s goals. All children should have their goals in a prominent place both at home and at school.
The Reporting Cycle
October 2016 December 2016 February 2017 March 2017 May 2017 June 2017
Parent-Teacher
1st Written Report
3 Way Conferences
2nd Written report
Student Led
3rd Written report
Written reports The written report is given three times during the academic calendar, in December, March and June. The report follows a narrative format outlining the students’ academic progress and social development. In Grades EY2-5,
overall levels of ‘Achievement’, and ‘Attitude to Learning’, are used in the report to describe the students’ performance in Mathematics, Language, Visual Art, Music, Physical Education and Arabic, and (for students who study these subjects) Islamic and Arabic Social Studies. Students receiving Learning Support receive an additional
Learning Support narrative comment within the main report, completed by the relevant Learning Support teacher.
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Parent Teacher ‘First Impressions’ Conferences
In early October we hold Parent Teacher Conferences between the Homeroom teacher and parents. These are designed to communicate how the student is settling into their new class, six weeks into the academic yea r. The students’ early progress and needs are discussed and initial goals set by the student with their homeroom teacher are shared with parents. Homeroom Teachers will also take the opportunity to answer parents’ questions, address
concerns and share specific student information relating to the Learner Profile and attitude in the particular subject areas. Three Way Conferences
At RIS in February, midway between the first and second written reports, we hold our Three Way Conferences. Three Way conferences involve the student, parents and teacher. Students discuss their learning and understanding with their parents and teacher, who are responsible for supporting the student through this process. Prior to the end of
the conference new goals are set, with all determining how they can support the achievement of the goals. Student Led Conferences At RIS in May, midway between the second and third written reports we hold Student Led Conferences. All students
participate and are responsible for leading the conference between themselves and their parents. The conferences enable parents to gain a clear insight into the work their child is doing through discussion with them and is supported by the use of a Student Portfolio.
Portfolios at RIS Each PYP student at RIS creates a Student Portfolio with transdisciplinary work that reflects the development of the 5 Essential Elements of the PYP (knowledge, skil ls, attitudes, concepts and action) as well as the Learner Profile. The
Student Portfolios represent elements of learning from the whole academic year and show evidence of student learning and reflection. The student portfolios include an array of evidence/artefacts selected by both students and teachers. The creation of the Student Portfolios is supported by all PYP teachers across all curriculum areas.
Programme of Inquiry (POI)
Inquiry is the primary pedagogical approach of the PYP. Inquiry learning means students are actively involved in their own learning and to take responsibility for that learning. The PYP curriculum model is built from a framework of
Transdisciplinary Themes that help teachers and students to explore and acquire essential knowledge and skil ls and to take socially responsible action. The PYP sets out six themes to offer continuity and progression of learning. All grade levels from EY2 onwards study one Unit of Inquiry under each theme (Pre-K address four of the six themes). All the ‘Units of Inquiry’ in the primary school together constitute our ‘Programme of Inquiry’ (POI).
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EY2 Units of Inquiry A time line for the ‘Programme of Inquiry’ is produced each year to show the order in which Units of Inquiry at each grade level will be taught. Below is an overview of the six EY2 Units of inquiry in the order they are to be taught.
Note: The Unit of Inquiry, ‘Where we are in place and time’, is ongoing throughout the year.
Semester 1
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
An inquiry into orientation in place and
time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the
relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea The structure of a community is organised to help us work and live cooperatively. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Function, Reflection Related Concepts: Communities, Rules, Interaction Lines of Inquiry
How a community works and the roles we play
We are responsible for our environment Being organized leads to independence NB – This unit is ongoing throughout the year
HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
An inquiry into the interconnectedness
of human-made systems and
communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal
decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and
the environment.
Central Idea Experiences lead to change and adaptability. Key Concepts: Change, Reflection, Causation Related Concepts: Evidence, Artifacts, History, Identity Lines of Inquiry
How we change Actions have consequences
Looking back helps us move forward
WHO WE ARE
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical,
mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families,
friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Central Idea Our senses help us to interpret the world around us. Key Concepts: Connection, Form, Perspective Related Concepts – Emotions, Senses, Biology Lines of Inquiry
Our senses trigger our responses
We make connections with others through our emotions
We respond to experiences in different ways
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Semester 2
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the
natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use
their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and
on the environment.
Central Idea Light is essential to life on earth. Key Concepts: Function, Causation Related Concepts: Observation, Cycles, Heat, Light Lines of Inquiry
Ways to describe light and its origins The use and importance of light
Light behaviour and properties
SHARING THE PLANET
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and
with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal
opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central Idea Sharing our environment with other living things provides challenges and opportunities. Key Concepts: Form, Responsibility, Function Related Concepts: Environment, Habitats Lines of Inquiry
Our local environment and things that live their
The purpose of all living things in our environment Our responsibility towards living things in our environment
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
An inquiry into the ways 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.
Central Idea Creativity can be explored through a self-discovery process involving thinking, making and reflecting. Key Concepts: Reflection, Function, Connection Related Concepts: Innovation, Mechanics, Structures, Properties, Materials Lines of Inquiry
How Creativity conveys expression
The process of creativity How creativity can help us innovate
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Language - (English)
Introduction
The learning process simultaneously involves learning language—as learners listen to and use language with others in their everyday lives; learning about language—as learners grow in their understanding of how language works; and learning through language—as learners use language as a tool to listen, think, discuss and reflect on information, ideas and issues (Halliday 1980).
Effective language teaching and learning are social acts, dependent on relationships with others, with context, with the environment, with the world, and with the self. Such learning is relevant, engaging, challenging and significant.
Exposure to and experience with languages, with all their richness and diversity, creates an inquisitiveness about life and learning, and a confidence about creating new social interactions. At RIS we believe that learners’ needs are best served when they have opportunities to engage in learning within
meaningful contexts, rather than the learning of language as an isolated series of skil ls to be acquired. Fragmenting learning into the acquisition of isolated skill sets can create difficulties for learners —for example, learners may be able to read, write and spell words correctly in isolation but may not be able to read, write or spell those same words in other contexts.
Our teachers plan learning experiences that enable learners to develop language within meaningful and en joyable contexts, learners are able to make connections, apply and transfer their learning to different situations. The
programme of inquiry provides an authentic context for learners to develop and use language.
PYP Language Strands
The PYP has identified three strands—oral language, visual language, written language—that are learned across and throughout the curriculum, with each strand being an integral component of language learning. Each strand has been considered from both the receptive aspect—receiving and constructing meaning, and expressive aspect—
creating and sharing meaning
Strand
Receptive – receiving and constructing meaning
Expressive – creating and sharing meaning
Oral Language Listening Speaking
Visual Language Viewing Presenting
Written Language Reading Writing
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EY2 Language Curriculum Within the EY2 classroom, the language profile of every student is unique. This is typical in any school, but particularly so in an international school where students come with such varied experiences of English, many as second language
English learners. At RIS the range of learning needs is recognized and we differentiate our programme accordingly. Language in the Primary School is supported by the First Steps frameworks for reading and Writing and the IB PYP continuums for Oral Language and Visual Language. Both the First steps frameworks and the IB PYP continuums are designed as diagnostic tools to assist teachers in planning learning experiences for students, and in monitoring
students’ development throughout the primary years. Overall expectations and outcome are therefore presented in developmental phases rather than by age range.
Oral Language – Listening and Speaking
(In EY2 the majority of students will be working within Phase 1 or Phase 2 for Listening and Speaking.)
Overall Expectations
Phase 1
Learners show an understanding of the value of speaking and listening to communicate. They recognize that sounds are associated with objects or with symbolic representations of them. They are using language to name their environment, to get to know each other, to initiate and explore relationships, to question and inquire.
Phase 2
Learners show an understanding that sounds are associated with objects, events and ideas, or with symbolic representations of them. They are aware that an object or symbol may have different sounds or words associated
with it in different languages. They are beginning to be cognizant about the high degree of variability of language and its uses.
Phase 3
Learners show an understanding of the wide range of purposes of spoken la nguage: that it instructs, informs, entertains, reassures; that each listener’s perception of what they hear is unique. They are compiling rules about the use of different aspects of language.
Phase 4
Learners show an understanding of the conventions as sociated with speaking and listening and the value of adhering to those conventions. They are aware that language is a vehicle for becoming knowledgeable, for negotiating understanding and for negotiating the social dimension.
Phase 5
Learners are able to understand the difference between literal and figurative language and how to use language differently for different purposes. They are aware that they are building on their previous experiences and using
language to construct new meaning.
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Visual Language – Viewing and Presenting
(In EY2 the majority of students will be working, within Phase 1 or 2 for Viewing and Presenting)
Overall expectations Phase 1 Learners show an understanding that the world around them is full of visual language that conveys meaning.
They are able to interpret and respond to visual texts. Although much of their own visual language is spontaneous, they are extending and using visual language in more purposeful ways. Phase 2 Learners identify, interpret and respond to a range of visual text prompts and show an understanding that different
types of visual texts serve different purposes. They use this knowl edge to create their own visual texts for particular purposes. Phase 3 Learners show an understanding that visual text may represent reality or fantasy. They recognize that visual text
resources can provide factual information and increase understanding. They use visual text in a reflective way to enrich their storytell ing or presentations, and to organize and represent information. Phase 4 Learners show an open-mindedness about the use of a range of visual text resources to access information.
They think critically, and are articulate about the use of visual text to influence the viewer. They are able to use visual imagery to present factual information, or to tell a story. Phase 5 Through inquiry, learners engage with an increasing range of visual text resources. As well as exploring the viewing
and presenting strategies that are a part of the planned learning environment, they select and use strategies that suit their learning styles. They are able to make connections between visual imagery and social commentary. They show more discernment in selecting information they consider reliable. They are able to use visual imagery to support a position.
Written Language – Reading and Writing For reading and writing the First Steps Maps of Development provide the developmental continuums used by
teachers to determine appropriate learning outcomes and track student progress. The most relevant phases for EY2
are detailed below.
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Reading The majority of students in EY2 will be working within either Phase 1 ‘Role Play’ reading phase or Phase 2 ‘Experimental’
As a benchmark, a student who has demonstrated all of the key indicators for Phase 1 ‘Role Play’ and most of the Phase 2 ‘Experimental ’ indicators at the end of EY2 is considered to be ‘meeting’ Grade level standard. Overview of Reading Phase 1: ‘Role Play’
GLOBAL STATEMENT Readers in this phase display reading-like behaviours when interacting with texts such as picture books, traditional tales and simple informational texts. They rely heavily on topic knowledge, pictures and memorisation when ‘reading’ texts previously heard. Although Role Play readers may begin to identify their own name or parts of it,
they are yet to match spoken and written words.
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS - (incorporated from PYP Scope and Sequence , IB, 2009) Il lustrations convey meaning.
Print conveys meaning.
People read for pleasure.
Stories can tell about imagined worlds.
Printed information can tell about the real world.
There are established ways of setting out print and organizing books.
USE OF TEXTS
Listens to and demonstrates comprehension by
talking about significant ideas from the text. Displays reading-like behaviour, e.g. holds book
right way up, clicks mouse to see new window. Knows that print carries a message but may
‘read’ their own writing and unfamiliar texts
differently each time. Selects texts primarily for enjoyment, e.g. uses
cover and illustrations. Recognises significant environmental print, e.g.
signs, logos, labels.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Makes links to own experience when listening to
or ‘reading’ texts, e.g. points to illustrations saying “I had a party.”
Identifies and talks about familiar characters or
people from texts.
CONVENTIONS Recognises own name or part of it in print.
Knows repetitive patterns in very familiar stories,
e.g. Run, run as fast as you can …
IIs beginning to understand directionality of print,
e.g. front to back when turning pages. Responds to and uses simple terminology such as
book, right way up, front, back. Is beginning to recognise some letters by name or
sound, e.g. Sam says “That’s my name”, pointing to ‘s’ in a ‘Stop’ sign.
May know the alphabet by rote but may need a
visual clue to connect a letter with its name.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES Relies upon knowledge of topic and text
organisation such as pictures when ‘reading’.
Relies on the strategy of connecting to
comprehend, e.g. connects text to self. Comments on specific features in pictures.
Asks questions about signs, pictures and labels.
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Overview of Reading Phase 2: ‘Experimental’
GLOBAL STATEMENT In this phase, readers use memory of familiar, predictable texts and their developing sound-symbol knowledge to match some spoken words with written words. Experimental readers are focused on understanding and conveying the meaning of these texts rather than reading all words accurately. They read and comprehend texts
with repetitive, l imited and known vocabulary and supportive i l lustrations.
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS - (incorporated from PYP Scope and Sequence , IB, 2009) The sounds of spoken language can be represented visually.
Written language works differently from spoken language.
Consistent ways of recording words or ideas enable members of a language community to communicate.
People read to learn. .
The words we see and hear enable us to create pictures in our minds.
USE OF TEXTS
• Reads and demonstrates comprehension of texts by - recalling some ideas explicit in a text
- identifying the topic of a text - selecting a l imited number of explicit events to retell a text - l inking two ideas explicit in a text
Demonstrates that print remains constant, e.g.
transfers knowledge of familiar words from one context to another.
• Maintains the storyline when ‘reading’ familiar texts although a limited number of words are
read accurately. • With assistance, locates and selects texts
appropriate to purpose or interest.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Expresses an opinion about a text, but may not
always be able to justify it. Identifies the role of the author and illustrator of
a text. Talks about the ways different people or
characters are represented in texts, e.g. “The girl in this story plays football.”
CONVENTIONS • Recognises a small bank of known words in
different contexts, e.g. personally significant words.
• Identifies the letters of the alphabet by name or
sound. • Demonstrates understanding of the concepts
and conventions of print, e.g. left to right, top to bottom, capital letters.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES • Draws upon a limited knowledge base to
comprehend, e.g. topic knowledge, sentence patterns and sound-symbol relationships.
• Uses a limited range of strategies to
comprehend, e.g. predicting, comparing. • Determines unknown words by using word-
identification strategies, e.g. predicting using beginning letters and/or pictures.
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Overview of Reading Phase 3: ‘Early’
GLOBAL STATEMENT Early readers recognise a bank of frequently used words and use a small range of strategies to comprehend texts. These include short l iterary texts and structured informational texts that have familiar vocabulary and are supported by i l lustrations. Reading of unfamiliar texts is often slow and deliberate as they focus on reading exactly
what is on the page, using sounding out as a primary word-identification strategy.
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS Different types of texts serve different purposes.
What we already know enables us to understand what we read.
Applying a range of strategies helps us to read and understand new texts.
Wondering about texts and asking questions helps us to understand the meaning.
The structure and organization of written language influences and conveys meaning.
USE OF TEXTS
• Reads and demonstrates comprehension of texts by: - recalling key information explicit in a text
- identifying the main idea explicit in a text - selecting events to retell a text, sometimes
including unnecessary events or information - l inking explicit ideas in a text, e.g. comparing
a character at different points in the text. Locates and selects texts appropriate to purpose,
interest and readability, e.g. uses library systems, skims contents page.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Expresses and justifies personal responses to
texts, e.g.“I didn’t like … because…” Understands that authors and illustrators select
information to suit a purpose and audience. Recognises how characters, people and events
are represented and offers suggestions for alternatives.
CONVENTIONS • Recognises a bank of frequently used words in
different contexts, e.g. high frequency words, personally significant words.
• Recognises all letters by name and their regular sound.
• Explains how known text forms vary by stating: - purpose, e.g. procedures instruct - some elements of organisation, e.g.
procedures have headings - some elements of structure, e.g. procedures
list materials and steps.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES • Draws upon a small knowledge base to
comprehend, e.g. sight vocabulary, concept and text structure knowledge.
• Uses a small range of strategies to comprehend, e.g. self questioning, adjusting reading rate.
• Determines unknown words by using word-identification strategies, e.g. decoding using phonemes, onset and rime.
• Focuses on decoding words accurately when reading an unfamiliar text, which may result in limited fluency, expression and loss of meaning.
•
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Writing The majority of students in EY2 will be working within Phase 1 ‘Role Play’ or Phase 2 ‘Experimental’’. As a
benchmark, a student who has demonstrated all of the key indicators for Phase 1 ‘Role Play’, and some of Phase 2 ‘Experimental’ at the end of EY1 is considered to be ‘meeting’ Grade level standard.
Samples of independent student writing within Phase 1
Matthew: “This says all about cricket” Jasmin: ‘I am writing like the
teacher” Aaron: “I made a Superman birthday card for Rhianon
Samples of independent student writing within Phase 2
Samples of independent student writing within Phase 3
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Overview of Writing Phase 1: ‘Role Play’
GLOBAL STATEMENT
In this phase, writers emulate adult writing by experimenting with marks to represent written language. Role Play writers are beginning to understand that writing is used to convey meaning or messages; however, as understandings about sound-symbol relationships are yet to develop, their messages are not readable by others.
Role Play writers rely heavily on topic knowledge to generate text. CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS
Writing conveys meaning.
People write to tell about their experiences, ideas and feelings.
Everyone can express themselves in writing.
Talking about our stories and pictures helps other people to understand and enjoy them.
USE OF TEXTS
Assigns a message to own written and drawn
symbols. Demonstrates awareness that writing and
drawing are different. Knows that print carries a message but may
‘read’ writing differently each time. Writes, then asks others to assign meaning to
what has been written.
Dictates to an adult what they want written, e.g.
This is my toy. Talks about own writing and drawing.
Attempts to write own name.
Makes random marks on paper or screen.
Makes horizontal or l inear scribbles with some
breaks. Produces circular scribble.
Orally recounts own experiences.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Stares purpose or audience for own writing, e.g.
This is a card for dad. Identifies and talks about characters from
literary texts. Identifies and talks about people and ideas in
informational texts. Role plays writing for a purpose, e.g. taking a
lunch order in a restaurant.
Makes links to own experience when creating
texts. Talks about times when they have seen others
writing. Reacts to written texts in their environment, e.g.
signs.
Imitates the act of writing when they see others
write.
CONVENTIONS Begins to demonstrate an awareness of
directionality, e.g. points to where print begins. Uses known letters or approximations of letters
to represent writing.
Draws symbols consisting of straight, curved or
intersecting l ines that simulate letters. Knows that a word can be written down.
Makes organisational decisions about writing, e.g.
I’ll start here so it will fit. Writes the first one or two letters of own name or
word correctly and may finish with a random string of letters. Recognises own name or part of
it, in print.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES Relies upon personal experiences as a stimulus
for ‘writing’. Uses texts viewed, read or heard as a stimulus for
writing.
Copies print from the environment.
Uses letters from own name to generate writing.
Asks questions about printed words, signs and
messages. Tells others about what has been ‘written’ or
drawn. Voices thought before and during writing.
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Overview of Writing Phase 2: ‘Experimental’
GLOBAL STATEMENT In this phase, writers are aware that speech can be written down. Experimental writers rely on familiar topics to
generate a variety of texts such as greeting cards, l ists and letters. They demonstrate an understanding of one-to-one correspondence by representing most spoken words in their written texts. These words may consist of one, two or three letters, and reflect their developing understanding of sound-symbol relationships.
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS People write to communicate.
The sounds of spoken language can be represented visually (letters, symbols, characters).
Consistent ways of recording words or ideas enable members of a language community to understand each
other’s writing. Written language works differently from spoken language.
USE OF TEXTS
Experiments with familiar forms of writing, e.g.
lists, captions, retells. Uses writing with the intention of
communicating a message. Demonstrates awareness that print contains a
constant message, e.g. recalls the ‘gist’ of the message over time.
With assistance, finds information in texts
appropriate to purpose or interest.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Provides reasons why people write, e.g. to
remember, to say thank you. States the purpose and audience of own writing,
e.g. I am going to write to grandma to say… Talks about how characters and events are
represented in literary texts. Talks about how people and ideas are
represented in informational texts.
CONVENTIONS Writes using simple language structures, e.g. I
like…, I see… Demonstrates one-to-one correspondence
between written and spoken word, e.g. word-pointing when reading back own writing.
Begins to demonstrate understanding of the
conventions of print. Identifies the letters of the alphabet by name or by common sounds.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES Draws upon semantic, graphophonic and
syntactic knowledge when writing, e.g. topic knowledge, sound-symbol relationships.
Uses a limited range of strategies throughout the
writing process, e.g. connecting.
Uses a limited range of strategies to spell, e.g.
sounding out. Decides how own text will be presented.
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Overview of Writing Phase 3: ‘Early’
GLOBAL STATEMENT Early writers produce a small range of texts that exhibit some of the conventions of writing. Texts such as retells, reports
and emails are composed to share experiences, information or feelings. Early writers have a small bank of frequently used words they spell correctly. When writing unknown words, they choose letters on the basis of sound, without regard for conventional spelling patterns.
CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGS We write in different ways for different purposes.
The structure of different types of texts includes identifiable features.
Applying a range of strategies helps us to express ourselves so that others can enjoy our writing.
Thinking about storybook characters and people in real l ife helps us to develop characters in our own stories.
When writing, the words we choose and how we choose to use them enable us to s hare our imaginings and ideas.
USE OF TEXTS Attempts a small range of familiar texts, either
teacher-directed or self-selected. With assistance, finds information in texts and
records through drawing or writing key words.
CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING Explains the purpose of a small range of familiar text
forms, e.g. jokes are to entertain. Talks about the purpose of a piece of writing and the
ideas that need to be included.
Explains why characters or events are represented in a
particular way when composing literary texts. Explains why people or ideas are represented in a
particular way when composing informational texts. Imitates the use of simple devices used in texts, e.g.
print size, colour.
CONVENTIONS Experiments with words drawn from a variety of
sources, e.g. literature, media, oral language of
peers. Spells and uses a small bank of known words
correctly. Knows all letters by name and their common
sounds.
Knows simple letter patterns and the sounds they
represent, e.g. sh, ch, ee. Writes simple sentences using correct punctuation.
PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES Draws upon semantic, graphophonic and syntactic
knowledge when writing, e.g. text organisation, word
order. Uses a small range of strategies throughout the writing
process, e.g. self-questioning. Uses a small range of strategies to spell unknown
words, e.g. chunking, sounding out.
Talks or draws as a means of planning before writing.
Begins to proofread and edit own writing when
directed, e.g. deleting words, adding punctuation. Creates a published text that is beginning to reflect the
intended purpose.
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بها للناطقين العربية اللغة
Arabic A
المواد العربيةرؤية تعليم
في مدرسة الراحة
الدولية
وطالبين للعلم مدى الحياة. فاللغة توفر الفرص لتطوير قدراتنا كأفرادتحرص مناهج المواد العربية على
كل فرد من أفراد مجتمعنا يعتبر طالب علم و ، وهي صلة الوصل بين الطالب والمدرسين والمجتمع بأجمعهوتسهم ،اللغة متداخلة في جميع المجاالت وتشجع على التفكير بعقلية منفتحة على العالمد، فمعلم في آن واح
لعاطفي.لتطور العقلي واالجتماعي وافي اوتؤكد مناهج المواد العربية على تعزيز الهوية العربية واالنتماء الوطني من خالل توظيف اللغة للتعرف
على المفاهيم االجتماعية ودراسة المجتمع اإلماراتي بوصفه مجتمعا عربيا مسلما، باإلضافة إلى الشعور لح وربطها بصفات المتعلم في برنامج بحب الوطن والدفاع عنه وتمثل الطالب لصفات المواطن الصا
السنوات االبتدائية.ويعتبر تعزيز القيم األخالقية الحميدة وكيفية اكتسابها وممارستها لتصبح أسلوب حياة لدى المتعلم، وبناء
اآلخرين رامتاح ىلع تحرصو ووطنها، مجتمعها لخدمة تسعى سلوكيا ومتزنة أخالقيا اسكةشخصية متم واالعتدال والتسامح ،وتحمل المسؤولية من أهم المبادئ التي تقوم عليها هذه المناهج المبدأ ىلع والثبات الذات ومحاسبة
العمل، في واالنضباط الوقت إدارة وإتقان بالنفس، التحكم عى والقدرة والرضى القناعة باإلضافة إلى غرسرص المتاحة واالنفتاح على العالم من منطلق والمبادرة بالتطوع المسؤول تجاه المجتمع واالستفادة من الف
تعصب، دون بعضنا نتقبل أن علينا وأن كلنا، يسعنا الذي الكون هذا في متساوون بشر جميعااإليمان بأننا
ية.البشر ورخاء المستدامة التنمية يحقق بما األرض عمارة في دور منا لكل أن كما
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خالل تعاملنا مع المادة المقرر من وزارة التربية والتعليم فإننا نركز على الكيف
وليس على الكم بمعنى أننا نحرص على تغطية جميع المهارات اللغوية المتوقع
تغطيتها في كل مرحلة والتي تؤهل الطالب لالنتقال للمرحلة التالية مع التصرف في المادة بالتقديم والتأخير.
المادة المقررة من وزارة التربية والتعليم PYP وحدات التساؤل
مـــحـــاور مهــــــارات اللغــــــــة
العـــــــــربية
اللغة العربيةمحتوى برنامج أوال:
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Learning about the language
Learning the language
Learning through the
language
تعلم اللغة عبر
االستماع اليها
والتحدث بهاالتعلم عن اللغة عبر
فهم كيفية عملها
التعلم من خالل اللغة عبر استخدامها كأدة لالستماع
والتفكير والمناقشة
والتأمل
كيف نعلم اللغة؟
المجال والتسلسل للغات
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القـــراءة الكــتابة القواعد اللغوية
التواصل الشفوي
األسماء:
يتعرف على مسميات
األشياء التي توجد في
البيئة الصفية والمدرسية
والبيئة الخارجية.توظيف األسماء في
جمل. مفيدة
توظيف اسمي اإلشارة
هذه. –هذا
األفعال:
يتعرف على األفعال
األساسية التي من الممكن
أن يقوم بها.
يميز بين صيغة الفعل
للمذكر والمؤنث.
توظيف األفعال في جمل.
مفيدة
التمييز بين أنواع
مضارع –األفعال: ماض
أمر من خالل محاكاة –
النمط.
الصفات:
يصف األشياء من حوله
بصفاتها الحقيقية.
يثري خياله بأن يصف
األشياء بصفات غير
صفاتها الحقيقية.
يتعرف على بعض
المترادفات وبعض
المتضادات.
وضع هذه األسماء في
جمل.
الجلوس الصحيح وإتقان اإلمساك
بالقلم.
الكتابة من اليمين إلى اليسار.
تتبع النقط عند رسم الحروف.
رسم الحروف بشكل صحيح حسب
السطر.
التمييز بين الحروف المتشابهة رسما.
ف.التعرف على أشكال الحر
كتابة كلمة على كل حرف هجائي
بخط النسخ.
التحليل الكتابي للكلمات الثالثية إلى
الحروف المكونة لها.كتابة الجمل البسيطة ) ثنائية أو ثالثية -
الكلمات( بخط النسخ.
نطق الحروف الهجائية لفظا سليما
من مخارجها الصحيحة.
التمييز بين الحروف لفظا. الحروف المتشابهةالتمييز بين
التمييزبين أصوات الحروف
القصيرة ) الحركات(.التمييز بين أصوات الحروف
الطويلة ) المدود(. الموازنة بين الحركات والمدود.
لفظ الكلمات التي تم دراستها على
كل حرف لفظا سليما.التحليل اللفظي للكلمات الثالثية إلى
الحروف المكونة لها.المقطع الساكن.تمييز
قراءة الصور والتعبير عن
محتوياتها.قراءة الحمل البسيطة المكونة من
كلمتان أو ثالث. القـراءة بصوت واضح.
القراءة بسرعة مناسبة. حسن اإلنشاد وتلوين النطق بحسب
ما يتطلب المعنى.المعارف اللغوية: )المرحلة -
الثانية( –مرافق المدرسة -الوطن -
-الطيور –الحشرات –البحر
–التشابه واالختالف
الهوايات.
االستماع:
االستماع للتعليمات واالستجابة لها استجابة ـ
مناسبة. بانتباه.اإلصغاء لآلخرين ـ
مسموعة .فهم للكلمات والجمل ال ـ تحديد المغزى مما تم االستماع إليه. ـ االستفادة من خبرات اآلخرين أثناء وبعدـ
االستماع. احترام األدوار، وتقبل آراء اآلخرين.ـ االستمتاع بما يتم االستماع إلية من مختارات من ـ
األناشيد(. –األدب العربي ) القصص
المحادثة: التحدث بصوت واضح. ـ استخدام اللغة العربية في المحادثة.ـ التعبير شفهيا عن الصور أو القصص المصورة ـ
سليمة ومفهومة وبجمل صحيحة لغويا.بلغة التعلم من األخطاء وعدم تكرارها. ـ احترام األدوار، وتقبل آراء اآلخرين.ـ الثقة بالنفس والجرأة عند عرض األفكار.ـ تلخيص القصص شفويا .ـ ـ طرح األسئلة ا وطلب التوضيح والتفسير.ـ اإلجابة بجمل تامة المعنى.ـ
المعارف اللغوية: )المرحلة األولى( ** يتم مراجعة ما تم دراسته في الروضة األولى:
-أجزاء الجسم -األسرة -التحايا والرد عليها
حيوانات -الخضراوات -الفواكه -األلوان -األشكال -وسائل المواصالت -حيوانات الغابة -المزرعة
(. 100 -1العد من ) -أصحاب المهن
ةثانيمهارات اللغة العربية لصف الروضة ال
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Arabic B
Arabic B Scope and Sequence The school’s Arabic B scope and sequence provides a developmental continuum of phases for each strand.
Strand
Receptive – receiving and constructing meaning
Expressive – creating and sharing meaning
Oral Language Listening Speaking
Visual Language Viewing Presenting
Written Language Reading Writing
Overall Expectations by phase
Oral Language – Listening and Speaking
Phase 1
Learners demonstrate an understanding of short simple sentences spoken texts and vocabulary. They are able to use common greetings, give and follow basic instructions in Arabic. They are able to use oral language for short period.
Phase 2 Learners show understanding of short simple spoken texts and vocabulary. They are able to pronounce the letter s correctly and clearly with the short and long sounds. They begin to use oral language appropriately to tell events in
sequence. Phase 3 Learners demonstrate a higher level of understanding of short simple spoken texts and vocabulary. Students are
able to pronounce studied words correctly and clearly. They start to use simple phrases to express their needs. They start to arrange in order the ideas they want to communicate about.
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Phase 4 Learners are able to apply previous learning to ask and answer questions about new topics. They can repeat and recite a variety of new spoken words, texts and songs. Learners can reflect on, evaluate and modify their spoken
responses to clarify meaning and information.
Phase 5
Learners start to communicate confidently wi th peers using a variety of phrases and sentences structures. They can ask and answer questions about familiar and new topics confidently. In this phase they are able to prepare and deliver short presentations and topics of interests to peers. Learners independently identify materials they can use to support a spoken presentation and give reasons for choices.
Viewing and presenting Phase 1
The students show curiosity in many forms of visual media and respond and describe what they see. The students are able to read and use texts with different types of layout. They understand that communication involves verbal, visual and kinesthetic features. The students start to use a variety of implements to practice and develop handwriting and
presentation skil ls. They are able to ask simple questions in response to media. Phase 2 The students view and react to simple messages or factual information and describe what they see. They can make
connections between the real and the imaginary. They can understand that signs and symbols carry meaning and begin to read a range of signs in the environment. They are able to search for, record and present information using a variety of media as well as make choices about what is useful to them. The students can use body languag e in mime and role play to communicate ideas and feelings visually.
Phase 3 The students are able to view and respond to media verbally and nonverbally. They can use a variety of media to
plan and create projects including use of the internet (with guidance). They can recognise and name familiar visual texts for example advertising, logos , labels....etc. The students are able to select and use suitable shapes, colours and layout for presentations and develop writing different styles of Arabic calligr aphy. They start developing their presentation skil ls and use body language to add meaning to oral presentation.
Phase 4 The students respond to viewing experiences orally and in writing. They can recognise the power of visual media to influence thinking and behavior. They can start identifying stereotypes. They can address an audience and
provide brief presentations on different topics. They can identify aspects of body language in a dramatic presentation. They can recognise and name familiar visual texts and explain why they are or are not effective.
Phase 5 the students respond to viewing experiences orally and in writing, using specific vocabulary and terminology. They are able to use a variety of media to plan and create projects. They can present oral reports on familiar and unfamiliar topics in target language. They can provide more detailed presentations (2 -3 minutes) on topics to inform,
presentation skil ls, addressing an audience.
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Written language—Reading
Phase 1 Learners can recognise basic aspect of format and style of the language as well as the different forms of the letters. They can show an understanding of different vocabulary in their written form. Learners begin to follow and join in with the shared reading activities. They read aloud attempting correct pronunciation.
Phase 2 Learners can differentiate between the long and the short sounds of the letters. They can read their own writing or
words written by the teacher. They can identify repetitive words and letter patterns in sentenc es when reading familiar texts. They demonstrate understanding of simple sentences.
Phase 3
Learners can read a range of new words related to the topics with some support. They can read familiar words and simple sentences. They can talk about texts read and viewed in class as well as responding appropriately to simple written directions.
Phase 4 Learners can read sentences that use basic grammar as well as familiar texts independently. They begin to select books appropriate to their reading level and start using references and dictionaries. The students are able to retell
main events in sequence with guidance.
Phase 5
Learners can use a range of different strategies to decode texts. They demonstrate understanding of meaning and relationships between sentences in a paragraph. They start to follow ideas in and between paragraphs making use of a range of conjunction. In this phase learners can recall and summarize main ideas from fiction and non - fiction texts.
Written language—Writing
Phase 1 Learners understand that written texts convey meaning. They start demonstrating understanding of letter/sound relationships. They begin to use studied vocabulary to form meaningful words and sentences.
Phase 2 Learners are encouraged to write daily and share own writing with others. They can generate own ideas for writing
and make use of grammar with guidance. The students in this phase begin to form sentences with the right structure.
Phase 3
Learners begin to write more independently and develop criteria for effective writing with guidance. They begin to use short paragraphs with details to support their ideas. They start to use a mixture of tenses within one text.
Phase 4
Learners begin to set goals and identify strategies to improve writing. They can provide detail to a written text. They learn how to translate l iterally from first language to Arabic language. They begin to use complex punctuation with different tenses.
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Phase 5 In this phase the students learn to initiate writing for own particular purposes. They can set goals independently by evaluating their writing. They begin to spell some complex words and increase the use of visual strategies, spelling rules and knowledge of word parts to spell correctly.
Mother Tongue The language profiles of students at Raha may be complex and diverse; however, the influence of mother -tongue development is significant for all learners. It is acknowledged that development of mother tongue language is crucial
for cognitive development, and in maintaining cultural identity. Success in mother-tongue development is a strong predictor of long-term academic achievement, including acquisition of other languages. We encourage parents to regularly read, write and speak with their child in their mother tongue.
At RIS we currently host mother tongue classes, through the organization LanguageOne for the following languages:
- Italian - Spanish
- Dutch - French
We are actively looking to extend our provision to other languages and cultures.
Contact the school’s Extra Curriculum Coordinator Andrea McKinnon - [email protected] for further details.
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Islamic Studies
التربية اإلسالمية تي اللغة العربية وكفايات ومخرجات التعلم لماد
م 2014-2015للعام الدراسي
التربية اإلسالمية محاور منهج
لمرحلة رياض األطفال
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الوحي
اإللهي
السيرة
النبويةالقيم
والسلو
اإلنسان
والكون
محاور
منهج
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المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
استعراض أهم األحداث في سيرة الرسول صلى هللا عليه •
ويلم.
تحديد فضل النبي صلى هللا عليه وسلم.. •
الشريفة.حفظ بعض األحاديث •
استنتاج السلوك السليم في بعض المواقف الحياتية •
الخاصة التي قد تحدث فيها بعض السلوكيات الخطأ.
التعبير عن حب الرسول الكريم. •
طفولة الرسول •
أخالق الرسول •
حب الرسول صلى •
هللا عليه وسلم
محمد صلى هللا عليه وسلم •
رسولي:
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون حبهم للرسول
صلى هللا عليه وسلم وسيرته العطرة.
الوحي اإللهي
السيرة النبوية
المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
استشعار فضل هللا الخالق. •
ذكر بعض من نعم هللا تعالى على اإلنسان. •
استنتاج بعض من مظاهر رحمة هللا سبحانه وتعالى •
بعباده.
تحديد بعض مظاهر قدرة هللا عز وجل. •
حفظ بعض من أسماء هللا الحسنى. •
هللا الخالق. •
هللا الرازق. •
هللا الرحيم. •
هللا القدير. •
هللا ربي: •
المعيار:
تعالى أن يظهر المتعلمون حبهم هلل
المتصف بكل قيم الرحمة واللطف
والحب لعباده.
الوحي اإللهي
توحيد األولهية
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المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
استشعار أهمية دور الوالدين. •
تحديد حقوق الوالدين. •
السلوك السليم في بعض المواقف استنتاج •
الحياتية الخاصة بالعالقة بالوالدين.
.
بر الوالدين. •
بحقوق •
الوالدين.
العطف •
والرحمة
بالوالدين.
بر الوالدين •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون حبهم
وتقديرهم لوالديهم.
القيم التربوية وأخالق
المسلم
المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
االستماع لتالوة القدوة من المصحف المعلم مع المتابعة. •
ترديد اآليات القرآنية بشكل سليم. •
تالوة بعض السور القرآنية تالوة مجودة. •
أحكام التجويد )المحاكاة(.تطبيق •
تحديد المعنى اإلجمالي للسور القرآنية الكريمة. •
حفظ بعض من قصار السور من كتاب هللا تعالى. •
مراعاة آداب تالوة القرآن الكريم. •
ذكر فضل مكانة القرآن الكريم. •
سورة الفاتحة. •
سورة اإلخالص. •
سورة الفلق. •
سورة الناس. •
سورة العصر. •
سورة النصر. •
سورة الكوثر. •
سورة الفيل. •
القرآن الكريم كتابي: •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون حفظا جيدا
لبعض قصار السور من كتاب
هللا تعالى.
الوحي اإللهي
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الفرعيةالمحاور الموضوعات الكفايات المحاور الرئيسية
استشعار أهمية االلتزام بآداب اإلسالم. •
تحديد اآلداب العامة في المأكل والمشرب وعند •
النوم والحديث مع اآلخرين.
حفظ بعض األدعية المأثورة. •
حفظ بعض األناشيد اإلسالمية. •
استنتاج السلوك السليم في بعض المواقف الحياتية •
اإلسالم.الخاصة بالعالقة بآداب
آداب الطعام. •
آداب النوم •
آداب الحديث. •
النظافة •
والطهارة
آداب وسلوكيات: •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون التزامهم بآداب
وأخالقيات المسلم.
القيم التربوية وأخالق
المسلم
المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
استشعار أهمية األصدقاء والجيران. •
تحديد حقوق األصدقاء والجيران. •
ذكر بعض من أساليب التعاون والتواصل مع •
األصدقاء والجيران.
استنتاج السلوك السليم في بعض المواقف •
الحياتية الخاصة بالعالقة بين األصدقاء
والجيران.
محبة األصدقاء •
والجيران.
احترام األصدقاء •
والجيران
التعاون واإليثار مع •
الجيران
أصدقائي وجيراني:أنا و •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون حبهم ألصدقائهم
وجيرانهم.
القيم التربوية وأخالق
المسلم
المحاور الرئيسية المحاور الفرعية الموضوعات الكفايات
استشعار أهمية الوطن. •
حقوق اإلنسان. •
المحافظة على الوطن وسالمته. •
استنتاج السلوك السليم في بعض •
الحياتية الخاصة بحب الوطن.المواقف
مفهوم الوطن. •
فضل الوطن •
الوالء واالنتماء للوطن. •
حب الوطن: •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون حبا وانتماء
لوطنهم.
الوالء واالنتماء
استشعار أهمية هذه المناسبات في حياة •
المسلم.
استعراض مظاهر االحتفال بهذه •
المناسبات.
التشابه واالختالف والتغيير عبر الزمن. •
يوم الجمعة •
المولد النبوي •
العام الهجري •
شهر رمضان •
يد الفطرع •
عيد األضحى •
أيامي وأعيادي: •
المعيار:
أن يظهر المتعلمون شغفا واهتماما
بالمناسبات الدينية.
المناسبات الدينية
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At RIS we see mathematics as a way of thinking rather than simply a body of knowledge to be delivered. ‘An exemplary mathematics classroom consists of a very active and busy community of learners ’ (IB, 2003). Our
approach to teaching and learning reflects this. The teacher inquires with the students.
Tasks set are purposeful and engaging.
Teachers facil itate the developmental stages of learning through appropriate learning experiences.
Opportunities are provided for: i) constructing meaning, i i) transferring meaning to signs and symbols and iii) understanding and applying knowledge and skil ls to different situations.
Learning is an interactive process, where discussion of processes and different approaches are a regular part of
daily lessons. Students have opportunities to work individually, with partners, in small groups and as a whole class.
Throughout the year teachers make meaningful conceptual l inks to Units of Inquiry.
A range of accessible resources provide students opportunities to record their mathematical thinking and
understanding. White boards, ICT programmes, plain paper and a range of dotted and squared papers supplement the mathematics exercise books. Also children have access to a range of mathematical dictionaries, encyclopedias, l iterature and textbooks.
ICT plays an integral role in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Thr ough computers and netbooks,
students have access to a range of mathematical programmes covering the full breadth of the curriculum. Teachers make use of interactive teaching programmes via classroom projectors to explore and model skills and concepts with students.
Mathematics Strands
There are five strands in the PYP ensuring a balanced Mathematics programme. These are:
Data handling
Measurement
Shape and space
Pattern and function
Number
Mathematics
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The Number and Pattern and function strands of mathematics are taught daily at RIS. This is to ensure children have
sufficient time to develop strong conceptual understanding of the number system, number operations, and acquire key number facts. Shape and Space, Measurement and Data -Handling are taught primarily through the meaningful contexts of the units of inquiry.
Mathematics in EY2 In EY2 students will be encouraged to ask questions, make observations and experiment with materials to develop mathematical concepts. They will be introduced to data handling, measurement, shape and space, pattern and
function and number. Some of the activities will include making patterns, sorting by shape and size, and writing, reading and ordering numbers to 20 and exploring methods for problem solving. Assessment wi ll be varied and ongoing and will include teacher observation and self assessment. At times Mathematics will be integrated throughout the curriculum. Students will be encouraged to consolidate their understandings and apply their
knowledge to construct meaning throughout all Mathematics units.
Building on Prior Knowledge and Experience Mathematics in EY2 builds on children’s desire to make sense of their world, and helps them develop and
demonstrate their mathematical understanding. Young children use mathematics intuitively and develop their understanding of mathematics through their individual approaches to learning, as well as through their prior experience of their l inguistic, family, cultural, and community backgrounds. It is therefore important th at children’s
existing conceptual understanding of mathematics be valued and that children be introduced to mathematical concepts in an appropriate manner and at an appropriate time in their development. Children also need to be given learning experiences that are within the range of things they can do with and without guidance.
Providing Rich Problems and Connections to Real Life Problem solving and reasoning that involve the “big ideas” of mathematics are the foundations of mathematics in the Early Years program. Rich mathematical problems involve important mathematical ideas and arise out of real -
l ife situations, and can be approached in a variety of ways so that all children can be involved in exploring solutions. Solving such mathematical problems requires persistence, since they do not have one easy-to-find correct answer. Through active participation in mathematics investigations, including problem solving and discussions, children develop their ability to use mathematics as a way of making sense out of their daily experiences.
EY2 Mathematics Benchmarks
The school’s Grade level benchmarks provide an indicator or attainment in l ine with international standards.
However in the PYP it is understood that students learn at different rates and so these indicators may not represent an appropriate level of expectation for all.
Students will be given the opportunity to work beyond the EY2 benchmarks if ready to do so, or work towards the EY2 level if they do not yet have the foundations in place to achieve the Grade level benchmark.
It can be very counterproductive to rush students onto calculating through formal written methods (algorithms) too early, so in EY2 the focus is on developing a strong understanding of number supported with the use of materials and visual models. In EY2 the majority of students will be working with numbers to 50. Regular practice is required for students to grasp key concepts, acquire knowledge and master and apply skills so, at RIS the Number and Pattern
and Function strands of the mathematics curriculum are taught every day.
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Key manipulatives and number models used in EY2
Number is essentially an abstract concept and it is very difficult for young children to grasp abstract concepts. Young children need to work with number in ‘concrete’ forms to make sense of it. They need regular opportunities to see, feel, make, change and order numbers with manipulatives.
Counters
Children will experience counting and making numbers using a variety of counters and objects. This builds
understanding of ‘Cardinal ’ number – the understanding that a number represents how many in a set.
Ten frames
Ten frames are one of the most important models to help students build a concept of ‘ten’. Ten frames are a 2x5 array in which counters or dots can be placed to
i l lustrate numbers. They support construction of many number concepts in EY2 including, doubling, odd and even numbers, bonds to ten, partitioning, addition and subtraction.
The concept of place value is introduced first with the numbers 11-19. Two tens frames provide a powerful visual model to help understand see 14 for example as ten and four more.
Bead strings and abaci
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Manipulatives such as beadstrings and abaci, provide visual models of 10, 50, and 100. They are organized in divisions of ten lots of ten. They reinforce cardinal number, and also build understanding of the ‘ordinal ’ concept of number
– numbers used to denote the position in an ordered sequence.
Hundred Squares
100 squares reinforce the visual model of the abacus and introduce students to the number patterns, sequencing and the symbols for each of these numbers.
Students can practice finding numbers on a 100
square by reading down the number of tens and reading across to the units. E.g 64
Partially completed hundred square help reinforce number order
Numberlines
Numberlines represent numbers in a l inear order. They can be given to students with all or some of the numbers
already on, but the children will also learn to create their own.
E.g. A numberline showing the numbers 1-10 can be used to help the children to add and subtract.
A partially completed numberline like the one below can be used to explore number order, “Can you fi l l in the spaces?; which number comes before 10?”
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EY2 Mathematics Benchmarks
The school’s Grade level benchmarks provide an indicator or attainment in l ine with international standards. However in the PYP it is understood that students learn at different rates and so these indicators may not represent an appropriate level of expectation for all.
Students will be given the opportunity to work beyond the EY2 benchmarks if ready to do so, or work towards the
EY2 level if they do not yet have the foundations in place to achieve the Grade level benchmark.
Mathematics – Number Benchmarks
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Reading and writing
number
Read and write numbers in
figures from 0 to 50
Read, and write whole
numbers to at least 100 and
know what each digit
represents
Counting
Understand one-to-one
Correspondence
Understand conservation of
number
Estimate quantities to ten
Recognize groups of zero to
five objects without counting
(subitizing)
Count on and back from a
given number to 50
Count on and back from a
given number to 100
Compare and order
Count compare and order
numbers to 20
Understand the relative
magnitude of
whole numbers
Use ordinal numbers to
describe the position of
things in a sequence
Compare and order
numbers to 50
Compare and order
numbers to 100
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Mathematics – Number Benchmarks continued
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Mental Addition and
Subtraction (recall)
To know what number comes
before / after a given number (+/-1)
Begin to use the language involved in adding and subtracting
Understand before / after
Relate addition to combining two then 3 groups of objects, counting all the objects
Separate / partition a small set of objects in to 2 groups
Investigate number bonds to 5
Recall number pairs with a
total of 10, e.g. 3 + 7, or
what to add to a single-
digit number to make 10,
e.g. 3 + . = 10
Recall addition facts for
totals to at least 5, e.g. 2 +
3, 4 + 3
Recall addition doubles for
all numbers to at least 10,
e.g. 8 + 8
Recall addition and
subtraction facts for all numbers up to at least 10, e.g. 3 + 4, 8 – 5
Recall number pairs with totals to 20
Recall all pairs of multiples of 10 with totals up to 100, e.g. 30 + 70, or 60 + . = 100
Recall what must be added to any two-digit number to
make the next multiple of 10, e.g. 52 + . = 60
Recall addition doubles for all numbers to 20, e.g. 17 + 17
and multiples of 10 to 50, e.g. 40 + 40
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Mathematics – Number Benchmarks continued
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Mental Addition and
Subtraction (Calculation)
Calculation
Add or subtract a pair of
single-digit numbers,
e.g. 4 + 5, 8 – 3 Add or subtract a single-digit
number to or from a teens number, e.g. 13 + 5, 17 – 3 Add or subtract a single-digit
to or from 10, and add a multiple of 10 to a single-digit number, e.g. 10 + 7, 7 + 30
Add near doubles, e.g. 6 + 7
Calculation Add or subtract a pair of single-digit numbers, including
crossing 10, e.g. 5 + 8, 12 – 7
Add any single-digit number to or from a multiple of 10,
e.g. 60 + 5
Subtract any single-digit number from a multiple of
10, e.g. 80 – 7
Add or subtract a single-digit
number to or from a two-digit number, including crossing the tens boundary, e.g. 23 + 5, 57 – 3, then 28 + 5,
52 – 7 Add or subtract a multiple of 10
to or from any two-digit number, e.g. 27 + 60, 72 – 50 Add numbers close to multiples
of 10 (9, 19, 29, … or 11, 21, 31, …)
Add near doubles, e.g. 13 + 14,
39 + 40
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Mathematics – Number Benchmarks continued
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Multiplication and
division fact to 10X10
Count on from and back to zero in ones, twos, fives or tens
Recognise odd and even numbers to 20
Recall multiplication facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times-tables, and corresponding
division facts Recognise odd and even numbers to 100
Recognise multiples of 2, 5 and 10
Find the total number of objects when they are organised into groups of 2,
5, or 10
Doubling and Halving
Recall doubles of all
numbers to 10, e.g. double 6
Recall doubles of all
numbers to 20, e.g. double 13, and find the corresponding halves
Recall doubles of multiples of 10 to 50, e.g. double 40,
and find the corresponding halves Calculate the double of any
multiple of 5 up to 50, e.g. double 35
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Mathematics – Number Benchmarks continued
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Representing fractions
as a part of a whole: Finding a fraction of a single unit
Use the language ‘whole’, ‘half’ and ‘quarters’ in
everyday contexts
Use the vocabulary of halves and quarters in
context Find one-half and quarters of shapes
Understand fractions as equal parts of a whole
Recognise that a fraction divides a whole into equal parts
Mathematics – Pattern and Function Benchmarks
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Recognise and recreate simple patterns, including shape and sound/clap patterns (two
attributes).
Recognise and describe patterns in the environment
Identify patterns and rules for addition up to 10 (4+3=7, 3+4=7)
Create, describe and extend patterns.
Recognize and describe and extend patterns in numbers: odd and even,
skip counting 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. Patterning using two or more attributes.
Identify patterns and rules for
addition up to 10 (4+3=7, 3+4=7)
Create, describe and extend patterns using two or more attributes
Skip counting using patterns in 1,2,5,10
Identify patterns and rules for addition greater than 10 less than 20
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Mathematics – Measurement Benchmarks
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Make direct comparisons of 2 then
3 or more lengths, masses, capacities.
Use mathematical language relating to measurement, such as more/ less; longer/ shorter/ heavier l ighter holds more/ holds less; hot/ cold
Use and explore non-standard units
to measure length, mass, volume and time Sequences familiar events, describing and recalling information using language such as yesterday/
tomorrow etc
Say the names of the days of the weeks in order
Use coins in role-play. Recognise and sort 1Dh, 25fils, 50flils
Begin to use the language of time eg o’clock, knowing the sequence of the day etc
Use mathematical language relating
to measurement such as long, wide, volume, temperature and time
Use and explore standard (centimetres, metre) and non-standard units of measurement: length, mass, volume and time
Use a calendar to identify sequence
of date, days and months Estimate, identify and compare
lengths of time: second, minute, hour, day, week and month.
Read time to the hour and half hour
Explore addition and subtraction using money
Estimate, measure, label and
compare using non-standard units of measurement capacity and mass
Estimate, measure and compare using non-standard and standard unit of measurement; length, time, capacity and temperature
Use a calendar to determine the
date, and to identify and sequence days of the week and months of the year
Estimate, identify and compare lengths of time; second, minute,
hour, week, month and year Read and write analogue time to the
hour, half hour and quarter hour Identify and order coins and notes
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Mathematics Shape and Space Benchmarks
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Begin to investigate and describe
solids - name cube, sphere, cone Begin to investigate and describe
flat shapes - name triangle, square, circle, rectangle
Sort and match objects, talking about decisions made
Use shapes to make models, patterns and pictures
Use everyday words to describe position (beside, behind, below,
above, between, on, under, inside, next to, outside)
Use everyday words to describe direction (forwards/ sideways/ backwards
Build a block enclosure
Name, match and sort primary and secondary colours
Use what they know about 3-D
shapes to see and describe 2-D shapes
Sort and label 2-D and 3-D shapes using appropriate mathematical vocabulary: sides, corners, circle,
sphere, square and cube Sort, describe, compare and name
3-D shapes according to attributes such as size and form (cube, cuboid, sphere, prism and cone)
Sort, describe, compare, name and create 2-D shapes according to
attributes such as size or form (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval and pentagon)
Find and explain symmetry in their immediate environment
Create and explains simple symmetrical designs
Give and follow simple directions, describing paths, regions and
boundaries of their immediate environment and their position: left, right, forward and backward
Sort and label 2-D and 3-D shapes
using appropriate mathematical vocabulary, sides, corners, circle, sphere, square and cube
Create 2-D shapes
Use what they know about 3-D shapes to see and describe 2-D shapes eg hexagon, pentagon,
square, circle, rectangle, triangle Recognise and use whole, half and
quarter turns
Create and explain simple symmetrical designs
Identify reflective symmetry in patterns and 2-D shapes and draw lines of symmetry in shapes
Give and follow simple instructions involving position, direction and
movement; left, right, forwards, backwards, diagonally forward and diagonally backwards
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Mathematics – Data Handling Benchmarks
EY1
(Working towards)
EY2
(Working within)
Grade 1
(Working beyond)
Sort, order and label real objects
into sets by one attribute.
Place objects on concrete graphs
and contribute to / talk about class
pictograms.
Begin to discuss outcomes using
terms such as impossible, unlikely,
l ikely and certain.
Begin to predict, discuss and order
outcomes using terms such as
impossible, unlikely, l ikely and
certain
Sort, order and label real objects
into sets by more than one
attributes
Graphing real objects and
comparing quantities using number
words
Create a pictograph and simple bar
graph from graph of read objects
and interpret date by comparing
quantities: more, fewer, less than,
greater than
Begin to predict, discuss and order
outcomes using terms such as
impossible, unlikely, likely and
certain
Sort and label objects into sets of two or more attributes
Discuss and compare data represented in teacher generated
diagrams e.g. Carroll, Venn, tree Begin to use every day comparative
language and number to describe data (teacher generated or student generated)
Create a pictograph and simple bar graph from a graph of real objects,
and interpret data by comparing quantities more, fewer, less than, greater than
Discuss, identify, predict and place outcomes in order of l ikelihood;
impossible, unlikely, l ikely and certain
Begin to use IT to organize and present data
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Social Studies and Science
Science and social studies are relevant to all the transdisciplinary themes and all planned science and social studies learning take place within this framework of the Programme of Inquiry
Social Studies In the Primary Years Programme, social studies learning guides students towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others, and of their place in an increasingly global society. It provides opportunities for students to
look at and think about human behaviour and activity realistically, objectively, a nd with sensitivity. Exposure to and experience with social studies therefore opens doors to key questions about l ife and learning.
Raha International School has developed its Programme of Inquiry to meet the needs of its students growing up in Abu Dhabi. Key themes have been identified from the Arabic Social Studies curriculum, and integrated into our Programme of Inquiry. Many of our units of inquiry start from a local perspective, enabling students at RIS to develop their knowledge and understanding of their host country and gain an appreciation of Arab culture and perspectives.
By teaching Arabic Social Studies within the Units of Inquiry students learn about Arabic culture and traditions within meaningful and significant contexts and use their knowledge and understanding to consider important conceptual ideas and local and global issues.
Whenever possible we look to util ize resources available in the local community in order to provide a meaningful context for inquiry (e.g. field trips, artefacts and vi siting speakers).
Social Studies Strands The social studies component of the PYP is characterized by concepts and skil ls rather than by content, however a
breadth and balance of social studies content is covered through the units of inquiry. The knowledge component of social studies in the PYP is arranged into five strands: human systems and economic activities, social organization and culture, continuity and change through time, human and natural environments, and resources and the environment.
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SOCIAL STUDIES STRANDS DESCRIPTION
Human systems and economic
activities
The study of how and why people construct organizations and
systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture
The study of people, communities, cultures and societies; the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time
The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the
future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments
The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment
The interaction between people and the environment; the study of
how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.
Social studies skills The social studies component of the curriculum also provides opportunities for students to develop a range of social studies skills and processes. The PYP identifies five key social studies skills to be developed and built on throughout the primary years.
a. Formulate and ask questions about the past, the future, places and society b. Use and analyse evidence from a variety of historical, geographical and societal sources c. Orientate in relation to place and time
d. Identify roles, rights and responsibil ities in society e. Assess the accuracy, validity and pos sible bias of sources
Overall Expectations for the 5-7 year old age range Students will increase their understanding of their world, focusing on themselves, their friends and families and their environment. They will appreciate the reasons why people belong to groups, the roles they fulfi l l and the different
ways that people interact within groups. They will recognize connections within and between systems by which people organize themselves. They will broaden their sense of place and the reasons why p articular places are important to people, as well as how and why people’s activities influence, and are influenced by, the places in their environment. Students will start to develop an understanding of their relationship with the environment. They will
gain a greater sense of time, recognizing important events in their own lives, and how time and change affect people. They will become increasingly aware of how advances in technology affect individuals and the environment.
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Science In the PYP science is viewed as the exploration of the biological, chemical and physical aspects of the natural world, and the relationships between them. Our understanding of science is constantly changing and evolving. The inclusion of science within the PYP leads learners to an appreciation and awareness of the world as it is viewed from a scientific
perspective. It encourages curiosity and ingenuity and enables the student to develop an understanding of the world. Reflection on scientific knowledge also helps students to develop a sense of responsibility regarding the impact of their actions on themselves, others and their world.
The science component of the PYP is characterized by concepts and skil ls rather than by content, however we do
ensure that a breadth and balance of science content is covered through the units of inquiry. The knowledge component of science in the PYP is arranged into four strands: l iving things, Earth and space, materials and matter, and forces and energy.
SCIENCE STRAND DESCRIPTION Living things The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals,
and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space The study of planet Earth and its position i n the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive
features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet. Materials and
matter
The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-
made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines.
The science component of the curriculum also provides opportunities for students to develop a range of science skil ls and processes. The PYP identifies eight key science skil ls to be developed and built on throughout the primary years.
Science skills a. Observe carefully in order to gather data
b. Use a variety of instruments and tools to measure data accurately c. Use scientific vocabulary to explain their observations and experiences d. Identify or generate a question or problem to be explored e. Plan and carry out systematic investigations, manipulating variables as necessary
f. Make and test predictions g. Interpret and evaluate data gathered in order to draw conclusions h. Consider scientific models and applications of these models
Overall Expectations for the 5-7 year old age range Students will develop their observational skills by using their senses to gather and record information, and they will
use their observations to identify patterns, make predictions and refine their ideas. They will explore the way objects and phenomena function, identify parts of a system, and gain an understanding of cause a nd effect relationships. Students will examine change over varying time periods, and will recognize that more than one
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variable may affect change. They will be aware of different perspectives and ways of organizing the world, and they will show care and respect for themselves, other l iving things and the environment. Students will communicate their ideas or provide explanations using their own scientific experience.
Visual Art
At Raha International School we value the creativity and imagination of the individual and celebrate the original
thinker. In the PYP Visual Arts programme students see themselves as the makers and viewers in the creative process. They will have opportunities to develop an aesthetic appreciation of their own art work and that of others. Students will explore the relationship between the elements of art and design and investigate the properties of materials and media and use tools and technologies to develop skil ls in a range of techniques. Students will reflect
on, test, clarify, and regenerate ideas, as well as solve problems, individually and collaboratively, in making objects and images. Students will inquire into the importance of storytell ing in their societies and cultures both past and present as well as the role visual arts plays in reflecting beliefs, technologies, needs and values of society. Students
will have opportunities to visit artists, art organizations and people who have local cultural kn owledge and skills. This will allow the students to enrich their learning experiences and will provide opportunities for students to extend their knowledge, skil ls and experiences. Assessment in Visual Arts will be ongoing and may include observations, portfolios, self-evaluation and peer assessments.
Strands Essential Understanding
CREATING
Product-Performance
Artists communicate ideas through artworks by selecting and applying
media techniques and processes, subject matter, and themes.
CREATING/RESPONDING
Elements and Principles
Artists communicate ideas through artworks by selecting and applying art
elements and principles.
RESPONDING
Artistic Perceptions
Viewers respond aesthetically to artworks based upon their personal
experience and cultural values. Viewers analyze, interpret, and evaluate
the quality of artwork through art criticism.
CREATING/RESPONDING
Interdisciplinary Connections
Visual art is connected to performing arts, communication arts, math,
science, and social studies.
RESPONDING
Historical and Cultural Context
Visually l iterate citizens understand the role and functions of art in history
and culture. Artists influence and are influenced by the cultures and time
periods in which they live.
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Early Years Visual Art Learning Outcomes
STRAND I: CREATING Product/Performance 1. Select and apply two-dimensional media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas and solve challenging visual art problems.
Drawing Produce a line using crayon, pencil, or marker
Other Media Demonstrate a simple printmaking technique (e.g., stamping, thumb or hand prints, objects
STRAND I: CREATING Product/Performance 2. Select and apply three-dimensional media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas and solve challenging visual art problems
3D Media Uses scissors with control
Modeling with clay or a similar material: Create a sphere
STRAND I &II: CREATING/RESPONDING Elements and Principles (EP) 1. Select and use elements of art for their effect in communicating ideas through artwork
Line Identify and use lines
Shape
Identify and use shapes
Categorize shapes as large and small
Colour Identify and use color
Rhythm/
repetition
Identify and use a pattern by repeating a single shape, l ine, or colour
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Music
Music at RIS enables students to communicate in ways that go beyond their oral language abilities. Music delights and stimulates, soothes and comforts us; music allows students to communicate in a unique way. Musical experiences and learning begin with the voice. It is important that students are given opportunities to discover a broad range of music experiences including classifying and analysing sounds, composing, exploring body music,
harmonizing, l istening, playing instruments, singing, notation, reading music, songwriting and recording. The PYP Music Scope and Sequence is organized under two strands: Creating and Responding. In creating, students
use their imagination and musical experiences to organize sounds —natural and technological—into various forms that communicate specific ideas or moods. In responding, students are given the opportunity to respond to different styles of music, as well as to music from different times and cultures. Individually and collaboratively, students will have the opportunity to create and respond to music ideas. By exposing students to a wide and varied repertoire of
musical styles, they can begin to construct an understanding of their environment, their surroundings and structures, and begin to develop personal connections with them. Music is a part of everyday life. Listening to and performing music can be a social activity. The development of
l istening skills, an important aspect of all learning, is constantly reinforced. Music also plays an important part in the language learning process. Through songs and rhymes, students can hear patterns and develop a sense of the rhythm that applies to languages. This can be especially apparent when learning a new language because the meaning of
the words is not necessarily understood, and so students concentrate on the rhythms and patterns they hear. Music is both an active and reflective process when making and listening to it. Students will draw on a wide range of sources in their music learning: music composed by themselves and other students; music composed by musicians;
l iterature; paintings; dance; their own imagination; real -l ife experiences; feelings; values and beliefs. They will be exposed to l ive performances as well as recordings. Additionally, opportunities to participate in l ive performances—informal as well as formal— will allow students to work collaboratively and gain awareness of the audience.
At RIS our PYP music classrooms provide an environment that stimulates and challenges students. They are well resourced with an extensive range of music recordings, videos and instruments. Students have the opportunity to explore home-made as well as manufactured instruments from a variety of countries and cultures.
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Early Years Music Learning Outcomes
Responding: Creating:
Singing respond to singing through rote echo singing of a
variety of familiar song literature
use the voice to imitate vocal and environmental
sounds and communicate feelings sing in unison simple songs of an appropriate
pitch range in their entirety and from memory respond to vocally sung questions on pitches So,
La, Mi, and Do
responds to a system of moveable Do
responds to the sounds of one’s own voice with
cupped hands on ears or with musical telephones (made of PVC pipe)
with the understanding that singing is a learned
skil l, students will respond to both verbal instruction and proper modelling of correct
posture, preparation, and technique for singing
responds to pitch matching activities and games
Singing explore vocal sounds through creative
imaginative play
develop language and speech through an inquiry-
based discovery of new vocabulary used in age-appropriate song literature
participate in a wide variety of singing games that
encourage solo singing; encourage the sharing of
“songs in children’s heads”
explores ways of matching pitch to human voice, piano, and other instruments
Moving to Music respond to music through a variety of instructed
movement activities that will develop the skil ls of marching, skipping, sliding, moving in different
directions, feeling space on different levels, using left and right hands together and alternatively (preparation for playing instruments)
become conditioned to stop and start on cue;
echoes rhythm patterns on cue with body
percussion; demonstrates an ability to perform conducting patterns in duple meter while holding a baton
demonstrates conducting patterns in 2’s and 3’s
with large body movements
Moving to Music create student-initiated movements based upon
the skil ls developed through instruction as children move to a variety of styles, tempos, and
meters of music
explore body sounds through use of simple body percussion
Listening respond to music by identifying the speed of the
beat through movement responds verbally and physically to aspects of
musical sounds respond to the form of a piece of music by
distinguishing between similarity, contrast, and
repetition
identifies simple differences of timbre in
recorded and live music
Listening dance freely to musical examples from a variety
of age-appropriate music l iterature
express the feelings that music creates in their
imaginations
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Responding: Creating:
Playing Instruments echoes rhythm patterns on cue on non-pitched
and pitched percussion instruments develops the skil l of maintaining a steady beat
through non-locomotor and locomotor activities
through use of both body sounds and playing instruments
develop the skil l of starting and stopping together
and playing at moderate and soft dynamic levels; responds to musical instructions that foster the
social skills of l istening to one’s peers and the sharing of musical resources
respond to teacher’s instructions on how to keep
an instrument silent while it is sti l l in one’s hands
develop proper techniques for holding instruments, mallets, and beaters and producing sound on each instrument used in class
Playing Instruments creates rhythm patterns for others to imitate on
non-pitched and pitched percussion instruments; creates differences in timbres on simple percussion instruments such as a drum, maraca, or triangle
explores a variety of percussion instruments in
order to develop fine motor control perform for both peers and the outside
community numerous times during the year
create simple accompaniments to music using a
variety of sounds and instruments
use puppets/costumes/props to create a sound
piece or i l lustrate a work of children’s l iterature or a song
Notating Music follows directions individually and as a member of
a group by responding to Kodaly solfeggio hand signs (So, Mi, La, Do), conducted hand signals, and
simple rhythmic notation (including Ta, Ti Ti, Rest, TiKi TiKi)
recognizes that sound can be recorded using
notation or signs; works with the group by responding to non-traditional musical notation through body percussion, instrumental sound,
and movement.
Notating Music creates simple rhythm patterns using simple
rhythmic notation of Ta, Ti Ti, Rest, and TiKi TiKi (Quarter note, two eighth notes, quarter rest, and
four sixteenth notes) creates notated patterns that are recorded and
reflected upon; creates non-traditional musical notation (shapes, manipulatives such as popsicle
sticks, cups, beans, etc.,)
demonstrate understanding of melodic direction through physical movement or artisti c rendering
(crayons, yarn, or other creative devices)
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Personal, Social and Physical Education
In the PYP, personal, social and physical education (PSPE) is concerned with the individual’s well -being through the promotion and development of concepts , knowledge, attitudes and skil ls that contribute to this well -being. Well-
being is intrinsically l inked to all aspects of a student’s experience at school and beyond. It encompasses physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social health and development, and contributes to an understanding of self, to developing and maintaining relationships with others, and to participation in an active, healthy l ifestyle.
PSPE is integral to teaching and learning in the PYP and is embodied in the IB learner profile that permeates the programme and represents the qualities of internationally minded students and effective l ifelong learners. The development of a student’s well -being is addressed through all areas of the PYP curriculum. Therefore, all teachers
at RIS take on a shared responsibil ity for support each student’s personal, social and physical development. The development of overall well -being in the PYP is defined through three common strands that have relevance to all teachers: identity, active l iving and interactions). These strands are concept driven and have been designed to
interact with each other, working together to support the overall development of students.
Identity
An understanding of our own beliefs, values, attitudes, experiences and feelings and how they shape us; the impact of cultural influences; the recognition of strengths, l imitations and challenges as well as the ability to cope successfully with situations of change and adversity; how the learner’s concept of self and feelings of self-worth affect his or her approach to learning
and how he or she interacts with others. Active Living
An understanding of the factors that contribute to developing and maintaining a balanced, healthy l ifestyle; the importance of regular physical activity; the body’s response to exercise; the importance of developing basic motor skil ls; understanding and developing the body’s potential for movement and expression; the importance
of nutrition; understanding the causes and possible prevention of i l l health; the promotion of safety; rights and the responsibil ities we have to ourselves and others to promote well -being; making informed choices and evaluating consequences, and taking
action for healthy l iving now and in the future. Interactions
An understanding of how an individual interacts with other people, other l iving things and the wider world; behaviours, rights and responsibil ities of individuals in their relationships with others, communities, society and the world around them; the awareness and understanding of similarities and differences; an appreciation
of the environment and an understanding of, and commitment to, humankind’s responsibility as custodians of the Earth for future generations.
PSPE in Early Years
In EY2 students will be encouraged to develop a positive self concept while being introduced to attitudes and social skil ls that will enable them to become confident and reflective l ifelong learners. Health and safety awareness and specific learning strategies will be incorporated into our daily routines and will be l inked to our units of work and our
specialist classes. Students and teachers will work together to establish a caring, supportive and respectful environment that will promote growth and validate each individual.
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Physical Education
As part of our PSPE curriculum at RIS we have develop an ongoing, balanced physical education programme, drawing on the conceptual understandings and learning outcomes from all three strands of PSPE to provide meaningful,
connected learning experiences for students.
Strands Essential Understandings
Body Control & Spatial Aw areness
This focuses on exploring the human body’s capacity for movement, and how to move around and in-between objects and other individuals safely.
Individual Pursuits
The development of basic motor skil ls and the body’s capacity for movement through locomotor and manipulative skil ls and/or experiences; the techniques, rules and purpose of a range of athletic activities .
Movement Composition
Recognizing that movements can be linked together and refined to create a sequence of aesthetic movements. Movements can be in response to stimuli or performance elements and/or criteria and can communicate feelings, emotions and ideas .
Games
Recognizing the challenges presented by games; the importance of manipulating
space; the categorizing of games; identifying and developing appropriate skills and strategies; recognizing the importance of rules and how they define the nature of a game; modifying existing games and creating new games; teamwork.
Adventure Challenge
A variety of tasks requiring the use of physical and critical-thinking skills by individuals and/or groups; challenges that require groups to work together collaboratively in
order to solve problems and accomplish a common goal; recognizing the role of the individual in group problem solving.
Health Related Fitness
Recognizing and appreciating the importance of maintaining a healthy l ifestyle; the body’s response to exercise including the interaction of body systems and the
development of physical fitness.
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Early Years: Central Ideas for Physical Education
Playing games requires us to understand and follow the rules. Exercise makes us feel good and is important for our health.
Early Years Learning Outcomes in Physical Education
Engage in a variety of different physical activity
Develop a range of fine and gross motor skil ls
Explore and creative movements in response to different stimuli
Recognise that acting upon instructions and being aware of others helps to ensure safety
Demonstrate an awareness of how being active contributes to good health
Identify some of the effects of different physical activity on the body
Describe some physical and personal characteristics and personal preferences
Recognize that others have emotions, feelings and perspectives that may be different from their own
Willingly approach and persevere with new situations
Share their own relevant ideas and feelings in an appropr iate manner
Cooperate with others when participating in physical activities