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Global Perspectives

1. Distinct Features: Global Perspectives differs from other subjects as it focuses on current issues and their global impact. It encourages critical thinking, research skills, and awareness of global challenges.

2. Typical Topics: Topics include climate change, globalization, human rights, cultural diversity, and global health issues.

3. Language Style: The language is a mix of formal and narrative styles. It often includes data and citations to support arguments but also encourages interpretive discussions.

4. Role of Feelings/Views: Personal views and critical thinking are essential. The subject requires understanding diverse perspectives and reflecting on personal beliefs while grounding arguments in facts.

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Business Studies

1. Distinct Features: Business Studies focuses on understanding commerce, finance, and the economy, differing from other subjects in its practical application to the business world.

2. Typical Topics: Topics include marketing, accounting, organizational structures, entrepreneurship, and business ethics.

3. Language Style: Language is more formal and data-driven, with an emphasis on case studies, business models, and market analysis.

4. Role of Feelings/Views: More about facts, strategic thinking, and clear understanding of business concepts, though personal views can influence discussions on business ethics and leadership.

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Distinct Features: English focuses on language and literature, emphasizing creative and analytical skills. It's different in its focus on textual analysis and expression.

Typical Topics: Literature analysis, grammar, writing skills, poetry, drama, and various literary genres.

Language Style: A mix of formal analysis and narrative creativity. It includes interpretive discussions and encourages diverse interpretations of texts.

Role of Feelings/Views: Personal views and emotional responses are integral, especially in literature analysis and creative writing

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Distinct Features: ICT focuses on technology and its application, different from other subjects in its practical and technical aspects.

Typical Topics: Computer programming, digital literacy, cybersecurity, networking, and information systems.

Language Style: Formal and technical, often filled with specific terminologies related to technology and computing.

Role of Feelings/Views: More focused on technical skills and understanding of technology, less on personal views, though ethical considerations in technology can involve personal perspectives.

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Distinct Features: Science is distinct in its empirical approach to understanding the natural world, based on experiments, observation, and evidence.

Typical Topics: Biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and scientific methodology.

Language Style: Language is formal, precise, and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on evidence and scientific terminology.

Role of Feelings/Views: Science focuses more on facts, clear thinking, and empirical evidence rather than personal feelings or views.

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Distinct Features: Maths is unique in its focus on numbers, patterns, and logical reasoning. It's more abstract and theoretical compared to other subjects.

Typical Topics: Algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and problem-solving.

Language Style: Highly formal and precise, with a focus on clear, logical reasoning and mathematical proofs.

Role of Feelings/Views: Maths is predominantly about clear thinking and factual accuracy, with little room for personal feelings or subjective interpretations.

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Analyse examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements and the relationship between them

2. Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features Evaluate judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

3. Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things clear / say why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

4. Identify name/select/recognise

5. Suggest apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals / put forward considerations

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Calculate work out from given facts, figures or information

2. Consider review and respond to given information

3. Define give precise meaning

4. Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things clear / say why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

5. Identify name/select/recognise

6. Justify support a case with evidence/argument

7. Outline set out the main points

8. State express in clear terms

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features

2. Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things evident / provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

3. Give produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory

4. Identify name/select/recognise

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Analyse examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements and the relationship between them

2. Compare identify/comment on similarities and/or differences

3. Contrast identify/comment on differences

4. Define give precise meaning

5. Demonstrate show how or give an example

6. Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features

7. Discuss write about issue(s) or topic(s) in depth in a structured way

8. Evaluate judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

9. Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things clear / say why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

10. Give produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory

11. Identify name/select/recognise

12. Justify support a case with evidence/argument

13. State express in clear terms

14. Suggest apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals / put forward considerations

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Define: Provide a precise and formal statement or equivalent paraphrase of the term(s).

2. What do you understand by/What is meant by: Offer a definition along with relevant comments on the significance or context, especially when multiple terms are involved.

3. State: Give a concise answer with minimal supporting argument, often a straightforward fact or observation.

4. List: Present a series of points, usually single words or short phrases, without elaboration. Stick to the specified number of points if given.

5. Explain:

(a) Provide reasoning or reference to theory, depending on context, to clarify why something happens.

(b) Give a reason / Give reasons: Ask to explain the rationale behind something.

6. Describe: Detail the main points of a topic in words, using diagrams where appropriate. This can be paired with explaining.

7. Discuss: Provide a critical account or analysis of the topic, covering various aspects or points of view.

8. Outline: Give a brief and concise summary, focusing on the essentials.

9. Predict: Make a logical inference or forecast based on other information, not just from memory.

10. Deduce: Reach a conclusion by logical reasoning from given information, rather than by recall.

11. Suggest: Used in two contexts:

Indicate that multiple answers are possible or acceptable.

Apply general knowledge to a novel situation, possibly outside the standard syllabus.

12. Find: A general term indicating the need to obtain an answer through various methods like calculation, measurement, or determination.

13. Calculate: Provide a numerical answer, usually with shown workings, especially for multi-step processes.

14. Measure: Obtain a quantity directly using an appropriate instrument (like length with a ruler).

15. Determine: Find out a quantity not directly measurable but through methods like graph analysis or calculations.

16. Estimate: Make an educated guess or approximation, underpinned by logical reasoning or available data.

17. Sketch:

In Graph Work: Indicates that the shape and/or position of the curve should be qualitatively correct. However, certain quantitative aspects may be required depending on the context (like passing through the origin or having a specific intercept).

In Diagrams: Suggests that simple, freehand drawings are acceptable, but emphasizes that proportions and important details should be clearly represented and accurate.

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Typical texts- What does the IGSCE/AS/A-Level exams expect in short/long answers?

Command verbs

1. Calculate work out from given facts, figures or information

2. Construct make an accurate drawing

3. Determine establish with certainty

4. Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features

5. Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things clear / say why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

6. Give produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory

7. Plot mark point(s) on a graph

8. Show (that) provide structured evidence that leads to a given result

9. Sketch make a simple freehand drawing showing the key features

10. State express in clear terms

11. Work out calculate from given facts, figures or information with or without the use of a calculator

12. Write give an answer in a specific form

13. Write down give an answer without significant working

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I can define keywords in the language spiral.

I can participate in a discussion exploring what is meant by discourse and genre.

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Vocabulary knowledge rating

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Keywords: this is part of the metalanguage of describing language. 

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Keywords: this is part of the metalanguage of describing language. 

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Activating prior/background knowledge

Discourse

Genre

Paragraphs and punctuation

Sentences (syntax)

Words (lexis)

Morphemes (affixes, prefixes, suffixes)

Phonemes (sounds)

Cognates

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Activate background knowledge/schemata in the do-now stage

Identify speaking and writing genres in your subjects (look at your syllabus)

Use the SEEC model to explore new vocabulary

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What writing and speaking genres does your subject use?

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What writing and speaking genres does your subject use?

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Writing genres

1. Essays (narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive)

2. Research Papers

3. Book Reports

4. Lab Reports

5. Literature Reviews

6. Reflective Essays

7. Analysis Papers

8. Presentations

9. Persuasive Letters and Speeches

10. Creative Writing (poetry, short stories)

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Video walk through

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KzsoS3qIZqLCtgkOtraK_QsPwhwNYjoC/view?usp=drive_link

Google Doc instructions

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Zj6r2dKzjeALNl5qIEnKPA8ArNRKvXXhSvwLwW1VhA/edit?usp=sharing

Make sure you have joined your subject's class. I'll make you an admin so you can create and edit your Quizlets.

Quizlet links

ICT: https://quizlet.com/join/6WyKykhXF?i=58jz6o&x=1rqt

Business: https://quizlet.com/join/aeGcD8ZK9

Global: https://quizlet.com/join/dc4AqaYT8

Maths: https://quizlet.com/join/sMUkbWKnD