Language and Literature

Here's the link for all MYP students for Read Aloud lessons.  Happy learning,  Ms Risha 

Dear students  Here's the integrated lesson on Animal Farm. Let's go through it, shall we?  Here's the link .  Happy learning Ms Risha 

Dear students  Here's the link for your reference.  Happy learning  Ms Risha 

 Dear students  Here's the link for your reference.  Warm regards and happy learning  Ms Risha Kalra

Dear students  As MYP 3 students you will begin your U2 journey with George Orwell’s  Animal Farm , exploring how a story about animals can reveal powerful truths about human behaviour, leadership and society. Through discussions and activities, you will be introduced to key literary concepts such as  satire, irony, parody, symbolism and exaggeration . You will also explore the historical context behind the novel and began examining how characters such as  Napoleon, Snowball, Boxer and Squealer  represent different aspects of power, leadership and society. Students reflected on important questions:  What happens when power falls into the wrong hands? Can equality survive when leaders become corrupt? How can language be used to influence people? As you begin reading, you will look closely at the changing Commandments, Squealer’s persuasive language and Boxer’s unwavering loyalty — developing your skills as thoughtful and critical literary readers. A thought-...

Dear students  The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter , also known as The Tale of Princess Kaguya , is one of Japan’s oldest and most celebrated literary tales. It tells the story of  Kaguya , a mysterious girl discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk who grows into an extraordinarily beautiful young woman. As she grows older, Kaguya attracts many suitors, but she sets them impossible tasks, refusing to accept ordinary expectations placed upon her. Eventually, her true identity is revealed: she is a celestial being who must return to the Moon, leaving behind the earthly life and people she has come to know. The tale explores  identity, beauty, love, impermanence, belonging, and the tension between human desire and destiny . Key Themes Identity • Impermanence • Love • Beauty • Belonging • Destiny Think & Reflect Why does Kaguya resist the expectations placed upon her? How does the story present the idea of  belonging ? Why might Kaguya’s return to the Moon be bittersweet? ...

Homer’s  The Odyssey The Odyssey , attributed to the ancient Greek poet  Homer , is one of the foundational works of Western literature. It follows  Odysseus , King of Ithaca, on his long and difficult journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters  Cyclopes, magical beings, dangerous seas, and powerful gods , while facing challenges that test his courage, intelligence, loyalty, and determination. At its heart,  The Odyssey  is a story about  homecoming, identity, resilience, temptation, and the meaning of belonging . Key Themes Heroism • Homecoming • Loyalty • Identity • Cunning • Perseverance Think & Reflect What makes Odysseus a hero? How does intelligence help him overcome challenges? Why is returning home so important to him? How does  The Odyssey  reflect ideas about heroism in ancient Greek culture? Here's the  link  for your reference.  Happy Learning  Ms Risha

  Dear students  The Barber's Story of His First Brother (Adapted) My first brother, El-Bakbook, was lame and worked as a tailor in Baghdad. He rented a small shop beneath the house of a wealthy merchant. One day, while sewing, he noticed a young woman looking out of an upstairs window. Distracted by her friendly smiles, he found it difficult to concentrate on his work. Soon, the woman sent her servant to ask him to sew beautiful clothes for her. Eager to impress her, he worked tirelessly and accepted no payment for his work. Each time the servant returned with more fabric, she told him that her mistress appreciated his skill and kindness. Believing her words, my brother continued working day and night without earning any money. The woman and her husband had secretly planned to make fun of him. They kept giving him more work while laughing at how easily he trusted them. Finally, they told him to spend the night at their mill, promising that he would be rewarded the next mor...

 Dear students  Here's the lesson link for review.  Happy learning  Risha Kalra

 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 Lesson 3 , we focus on responding to personal stories through reflection journals . Building on our viewing of the short films, we practise writing thoughtful responses that capture what stayed with us, what challenged our thinking, and what helped us better understand identity. Rather than summarising the films, we reflect on ideas, emotions, and questions , learning how careful listening and reflective writing deepen empathy and understanding. This lesson helps us develop our own voice while responding respectfully to the experiences of others. To revisit the lesson or continue your reflection, please use this link. Happy Learning,  Ms. Risha Kalra

Dear students, In Lesson 2 , we explore how personal stories shape cultural identity and influence the way we understand race, privilege, and lived experience. Through guided viewing and discussion, we engage with short films— A Conversation About Growing Up Black and A Conversation with White People on Race —that centre real voices and personal narratives. Rather than approaching identity through definitions or statistics, this lesson invites us to listen closely to lived experiences. We reflect on how storytelling communicates emotions, challenges assumptions, and creates empathy in ways that facts alone cannot. Through inquiry-based questions and quiet reflection, students consider how identity is shaped by history, culture, and social context , and how the same society can be experienced very differently by different individuals. We also begin making global connections , comparing themes from the films with other historical and cultural contexts such as caste identity in Indi...

Dear students, Welcome to Unit 3: Exploring Cultural Identities . In this unit, we explore how personal stories, cultural contexts, and lived experiences shape who we are and how we understand others. Through narratives, films, discussions, and reflective tasks, we examine identity as something that is complex, evolving, and deeply connected to culture, family, history, and society . You will learn to listen closely to personal stories, ask thoughtful questions, and reflect on perspectives that may be different from your own. As we move through the unit, we will explore themes such as race, privilege, family expectations, and moral choices , developing empathy and a deeper understanding of shared human experiences across cultures. This unit values curiosity, respect, and open-mindedness , and offers you choices in how you express your learning—through discussion, writing, multimedia, and creative projects. To begin our learning journey, please access Lesson 1 using this link. ...