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Unit of work on immigration for MYP IAS or humanities subject at KS3. Students work through the unit considering the effects/purpose/reasons behind immigration. Students will particularly focus on immigration within California and ultimately create their own research project. They will learn about: push and pull factors definitions of immigration, emigration, and migration investigation into immigration policies in six different countries Having worked in international schools my students have focused on their own family reasons for immigration, using family members for research subjects for their summative assessment. Unit consists of 41 powerpoint slides. All resources needed are included on the slides.

A lesson about symbolism and its role in literature, taught using an extract from the opening chapter of The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Opportunities for critical analysis, global contexts, development of inference/interpretation skills, and research skills. For this lesson students will: Consider commonly known symbols in teen literature Answer questions about symbols Conduct five minute research about Aleppo Comprehension exercise + reading extract from The Beekeeper of Aleppo PEE paragraph Peer assessment There is no need to have studied The Beekeeper of Aleppo, this lesson can be taught stand alone, using the text as an example of successful symbolism. Suggested use for age 13 - 14 but, can be used/adapted for either KS3/4 depending on the ability of the class or IB MYP. Lesson consists of 8 powerpoint slides. All resources needed are included on the slides.

Develop reading skills by encouraging students to ask questions of texts. Perfect for comprehension/analysis skills. The lesson focuses on: Building skills of reading between the lines Interpretation using text messages Find out about ‘thick’ and ‘thin’ questioning Apply their understanding to the Emperor’s clothes with modelling Finally individually consider a short poem by Tupac Shakur. Useful for ages 11 - 14 KS3 students or IB MYP students and developing inquiry. Lesson consists of 7 powerpoint slides. All resources needed are included on the slides.

Unit of lessons exploring the theme of ambition and concept of evil in Macbeth. Each lesson explores different relationships and characters around ‘what makes a person evil?’ There are 42 slides, approximately 10 lessons, with an assessment at the end of the unit. Can be used for MYP or KS3.