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    This unit focuses on effective communication and reflection. Students will learn about different media used for communication, what makes communication effective, and how to present ideas differently. They will inquire into media like music, movement, painting and drama to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings. Parents can support their child's learning by discussing music and illustrations, sharing creative works, helping their child identify feelings, and encouraging role-play.

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    This unit focuses on effective communication and reflection. Students will learn about different media used for communication, what makes communication effective, and how to present ideas differently. They will inquire into media like music, movement, painting and drama to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings. Parents can support their child's learning by discussing music and illustrations, sharing creative works, helping their child identify feelings, and encouraging role-play.

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    This unit focuses on effective communication and reflection. Students will learn about different media used for communication, what makes communication effective, and how to present ideas differently. They will inquire into media like music, movement, painting and drama to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings. Parents can support their child's learning by discussing music and illustrations, sharing creative works, helping their child identify feelings, and encouraging role-play.

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    This unit focuses on effective communication and reflection. Students will learn about different media used for communication, what makes communication effective, and how to present ideas differently. They will inquire into media like music, movement, painting and drama to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings. Parents can support their child's learning by discussing music and illustrations, sharing creative works, helping their child identify feelings, and encouraging role-play.

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    New International School of

    Thailand

    Year 1

    How We Express Ourselves


    December, 2010

    Central idea: Communication requires more than just words to be


    effective.

    Lines of inquiry:

    - Effective ways of communication


    - The importance of reflection

    Learner Profile Focus: communicator- reflective- risk-taker

    Attitudes Focus: respect- creativity- appreciation

    Concepts: form, function, reflection

    In this unit, the children will deepen their understanding of:

    - Different media used for communication


    - What makes communication effective
    - Reflection and how to present things differently
    - Effective communication skills e.g. posture, eye contact, voice
    intonation
    - Purposes of written texts and author’s voice
    - The use of illustrations, print and figures of speech to convey
    meaning
    - The use of punctuation, speech marks and writers traits to convey
    meaning
    Throughout this unit, the children will inquire into different media of
    communication such as music, movement, painting and drama. They will
    be engaged in learning experiences through which they will use language
    and different media to communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings

    The children will choose suitable media that best fits the idea, thought
    and or feeling which they will communicate to an audience of their peers.

    How you can support your child’s learning at home:

    o Discuss how music makes you feel and why.


    o Share samples of creative arts (books, CDs, links, etc.)
    o Discussing the pictures in story books and reflecting on the choice of
    illustrations that goes with this book
    o Help your child express her/his feelings by using emotive language
    e.g. jealous, disappointed, and surprised.
    o Encourage your child to use and notice the use of gestures and
    body language when speaking
    o Provide opportunities for children to use their imagination and
    participate in role-play situations.

    Thank You,
    The Year 1 Team

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