Language and Literature

 Dear students,  In this lesson, let's study No oyes ladrar los perros.  This lesson supports higher-order thinking by moving you from comprehension to analysis, emphasizing symbolism and social context within literary study. Reflection / Exit Ticket (5 minutes) Students respond to one prompt: What does the absence of the dogs’ barking ultimately symbolize? What does the story suggest about parental duty? How does silence function as a form of communication? Here's the link to the lesson.  Happy Learning,  Risha Kalra

Dear students,  In this lesson, we will build foundational critical thinking skills and introduce you to responsible media consumption. Visual analysis and guided discussion will be helpful as there is no prior exposure to the concept of 'stereotypes'. So, the learning progression in the lesson looks like this: Entry: You recognize media but do not identify stereotypes Developing: You can define stereotypes and identify simple examples Secure: You can explain impacts and suggest inclusive alternatives For Reflection/Exit ticket:  Please complete one of the following: Write one stereotype you learned about Explain one way media influences culture Describe one idea you will question the next time you see an advertisement.  Let's study Stereotypes and Cultural Influence in Media and advertising.  Please find the link to the lesson here .  Happy Learning,  Risha Kalra

Dear students,  In today’s media-rich world, students are constantly surrounded by messages—on screens, in print, and through social platforms. Helping young learners understand how these messages work is an essential life skill, and this formed the focus of a recent MYP 1 lesson on Understanding Media . The lesson introduced students to the idea that media is not just entertainment, but a powerful tool used to communicate information, ideas, and opinions. Students explored different forms of media , including print, digital, and social media, and reflected on where they encounter these messages in their daily lives. A key part of the lesson focused on distinguishing between objective media and persuasive media . Students learned that objective media aims to inform by presenting facts in a neutral manner, allowing the audience to form their own opinions. In contrast, persuasive media is designed to influence the audience—using strong language, images, or emotional appeals to shap...

 Dear students,  In our previous lesson, students explored how sounds and audio soundscapes can be used to create art. These soundscapes did more than just sound interesting—they communicated ideas, moods, and messages. This connects directly to our next topic: understanding media . Media is any form of communication that shares information or ideas with an audience. It can take many forms, including print media (newspapers and posters), digital media (websites and videos), social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), and audio media (music, podcasts, and soundscapes). Just like visual art, sound can be a powerful type of media. Not all media have the same purpose. Objective media aims to inform the audience using facts and balanced information. Examples include news reports, documentaries, and educational podcasts. Objective media focuses on helping people understand a topic clearly. In contrast, persuasive media is created to influence opinions, feelings, or actions. Adv...

Dear students,  In this lesson, you will learn that media messages are designed to persuade us using specific techniques.  Emotional language uses strong words to create feelings like happiness or fear.  Statistics use numbers and percentages to make messages seem trustworthy.  Expert opinions rely on professionals or famous people to support an idea.  Repetition repeats words or images so the message is easy to remember.  Slogans are short, catchy phrases that represent a brand or idea.  Learning to recognize these techniques will help you become good at media analysing and making informed decisions about media. You will also learn not to be easily influenced by media messages. Here's the link for your reference.  Happy Learning,  Ms. Risha Kalra

  Dear students, In today’s lesson, you learn that media is not always fair and that it can sometimes show only one side of a story . We explore two important ideas— bias and propaganda —using easy, real-life examples that you see around you every day. You learn that bias means favouring one idea, person, or side while leaving out other views. You also learn that propaganda is created to strongly influence what people think by using repetition, strong words, and slogans . Through local and global examples such as posters, advertisements, and campaigns, you practise asking smart questions like: Who made this? What do they want me to think? What information might be missing? This lesson helps you become a media detective —someone who thinks carefully before believing everything they see or hear. Here’s the link to today’s lesson (please click to revisit and practise). Happy learning! Ms. Risha Kalra