Unit 2- My Dream green School- Week 6

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My dream green school

Unit 2

statement of inquiry

The structure and organization of language play a vital role in making the purpose of sustainability relevant and relatable to individuals and communities.

Global context

Globalization and sustainability

Key concept

Communication

Related concepts

Structure- Purpose

HOMEWORK CHECK

Watch this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLyfernZQ4

(copy en paste the link in a new browser)

Then answer these questions:

- What is the topic of the video?

- What is the main message of the video? Write on sentence that summarizes this.

- What is the purpose of this video? Explain your answer (inspire/inform)

- Who was the intended audience?

- What video shots of a sustainable world did you see? Justify your answer.

- What video shots that show threats to a sustainable world did you see? Justify your answer.

GOALS

1. I know how texts convey ideas about sustainability (reading skills)

2. I know how to use active/passive voice in a sentence to improve my writing. 

3. know some methods of visual communication.

4. I can communicate my opinion on recycling posters.

"Recycling means ..."

Inquiry 1: What techniques can we use to communicate ideas about recycling?

Inquiry 2:

What is the structure of a text?

Inquiry 3: How do texts on recycling communicate their purpose?

Methods used in visual communication

Which methods do you already know?

Inquiry 1: What techniques can we use to communicate ideas about recycling? 

method	poster 1	poster 2
Signs
Symbols
Spacing
Colours
Tables
Maps

Inquiry 1: What techniques can we use to communicate ideas about recycling? 

method	poster 1	poster 2
Graphs
Statements

Tips for improving the text on your poster

Improve your writing by using passive sentences

 

How?

Active vs Passive voice

The secretary writes an email

The musicians play another song

The emails are sent by the secretary now

The songs are played in a different order

Active

Passive

Passive

Active

Recycling is not being done properly in our school.

Formative Assessment 

Instruction: Create a Recycling Poster

Language: Write in English.

Theme: Highlight the importance and benefits of recycling, specifically at Johan de Witt School.

Communication:

Incorporate visuals like recycling symbols, the Earth, or school-related images.

Use short, engaging text (e.g., slogans, facts, or tips) to convey your message.

Design: Ensure the poster is visually appealing, clear, and easy to understand.

Goal: Motivate the school community to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable environment at Johan de Witt School.