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“Año del Bicentenario del Perú: 200 años de Independencia”

UNIT N° 07: IOA

LESSON 04:
TITLE: GENERAL DISCUSSION OF IOA
Class: 4th Grade Week: 28
Purpose: To know how to do the follow-up part and the general discussion part of
IOA.
Learning To present the three parts of an Individual Oral Assessment.
evidence:

EYES ON ME
● Activity 01: Hello dear students! First, let´s look at the visual images. Now, let´s answers questions
below.

1. What do you see? What do you think 2. Which IB Prescribed theme can be
the linked with
images are depicting? each image?

3. Take a look at the IB Prescribed themes information in activity 2 in order to find out about
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question 2.
LET´S OBSERVE AND READ
Activity 02: Let´s read the following information to confirm, contrast or refute your responses in
the previous exercise
IB PRESCRIBED THEMES
These are the five prescribed themes from English IB syllabus that you are studying in a higher level.
The aim is that you can discuss about relevant issues concerned personal, local or national, and
global interest. You can compare your culture to other cultures finding similarities or differences in
order to broaden your international mindedness. The IB Prescribed themes have the following topics
for each theme that you have been studying until now.

Theme Principle Recommended topics

Identities Explore the nature of the self and Lifestyles, Health and Well-being,
what is to be human. Beliefs & values, Sub-cultures,
Language and identities.
Experiences Explore and tell the stories of the Journeys &travel, Life stories, Rites
events, experiences and journeys that of passage, Growing up, Customs &
shape our lives. traditions, Migration, Personal
relationships
Human Explore the ways in which human Artistic expression, Communication
Ingenuity creativity and innovation affect our & media, Technology, Scientific
world. innovation, Society
Social Explore the ways in which groups of Social relationships, Family,
organizatio people organize themselves, or are Individuals & community, Social
n organized, through common systems engagement, Education, The
or interests. working world, Law & order
Sharing the Explore the challenges and The environment, Human rights,
planet opportunities faced by individuals peace & conflict, Equality,
and communities in the world. Globalization, Power & politics,
Ethics, Urban & rural environment

CONNECTION WITH THE LITERARY NOVEL

These themes are also used to make connections with the literary work. That´s to say how the novels
link to the themes from English B syllabus. It´s important that you can interpret and evaluate your ideas,
make connections and comparisons with your own cultural experiences. Finally, try to have an authentic
conversation to the best of your ability.

Activity 3: Now let´s recap the different parts of an IOA.

● FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION
In the second part of the interview, you will interact with the teacher for about 4 to 5 minutes, so
the teacher will ask questions according to the student´s presentation. This conversation is
about the extract and the understanding of the whole novel.

● GENERAL DISCUSSION
In this final part of the interview, the discussion goes around one or two of the IB prescribed
themes. It means that the extract is related to these IB themes: Identities, Experiences, Human
ingenuity, Social organization, Sharing the planet.
LET´S PRACTICE
Activity 03: Now, let´s read two extracts from the book “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. You have to
choose 1 extract.
 A. It’s time to choose one extract from “The Giver” (extract A or extract B)
Now that you have chosen 1 extract, you have 20 minutes to plan your oral presentation focusing
mainly:
● On the characters /events/ themes and messages within the allocated extract.
● During this time, you are allowed to use a blank sheet of paper on which to make up to 10
notes in bullet-point form.

B. Record a presentation of 3 – 4 minutes about the extract of The Giver. During

the presentation, you should:
• Summarize the extract. (1 min approx.)
• Briefly relate the extract to the literary novel as a whole. (1 min approx.)
• Express your opinions on the characters, events, ideas and themes presented in the extract. (1’)
• Relate the extract with one of the prescribed themes. (1 min approx.)
LET´S UNDERSTAND
ACTIVITY 4: A summary on how to prepare your presentation. You can use phrases such as:

Who wrote the novel? I am going to talk about …written by …

This fragment belongs to ... written by...
The scene presented in this extract belongs to the book …written by ….
Contextualize the This episode happens when …
extract: When the The event this extract shows is when…
episode occurs in brief This extract comes from the introduction of …/ rising action of …/ falling
summary. action of… The extract depicts the climax of…
Relate the extract to the The action in the extract takes place during the resolution of…
novel as a whole.
Comments on details In my opinion, I think, I believe, From my point of view…
of the extract: Give This fragment is relevant because it shows that …
opinions on characters, Here, the author is linking with … and to what extent ……… can be …
plot, themes. From my point of view, there is a link with… and how the character ……
Relate with other One of the most interesting
events of the story: scenes… For example, …/ For
Provide examples, instance, … Such as ...
quotes, phrases from
the extract.
LET´S CREAT AND SHARE
ACTIVITY 5: PART 2 OF THE INDIVIDUAL ORAL ASSESSMENT –
FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION
Let´s read one more time the extract was given and answers the following questions.

a. Why is this scene a key scene in the story?

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b. What point is the author trying to make?

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c. How did you react to this scene?

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d. What happens next?
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e. What does this scene indicate about the character(s)?

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……………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………

ACTIVITY 6: It´s time to practice the discussion part.

Let´s imagine that this your IOA and you are in the second part of the IOA,
so you will work in pairs using questions from activity 6 to do the interaction.
Follow the instructions:
⮚ Work in pairs and switch roles with your partners, at first one is the
evaluator and the other is the candidate them change the roles.
⮚ Make use of the questions given in activity 6. Feel free to add another question.

⮚ Present your audio from 4 to 5 minutes (each student)

ACTIVITY 7: PART 3 OF THE INDIVIDUAL ORAL EVALUATION –
IB TOPIC DISCUSSION

During the conversation, you will continue in YOUR ROLES OF

EVALUATOR AND CANDIDATE.
⮚ If you are the evaluator, ask the following questions
according to the fragment chosen by your partner.

FRAGMENT A
● In terms of Human Ingenuity, we can see all innovations that humans are
capable to do. Do you think science can change the world in the next 100
years?
● Do you think technological advances are always good? Or can they sometimes be bad and harmful?
● Science and technology have an impact on the environment. What environmental problems do people
face?

FRAGMENT B
● Concerning matters of humanity and society. What do you think is the individual's role in a community?
● It´s said that people must be blindly obedient to the rules of society. To what extent is it relevant to
question everything about issues that affect your community?
● How do you think people express their individuality and freedom?
If you are the candidate, answer the prescribed theme questions about the extract. Finally, upload your
recording to classroom or sent it to your teacher’s WhatsApp

LET´S REFLECT AND EVALUATE

It´s time to self-assess. Making use of the oral rubric answer the question:

What marks will you give yourself in the following items? Why? Explain it.

A: Language __________________
C: Interactive skills __________________

Reasons: __ _
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Bibliography

●Lowry L. (1993). The giver, extract form chapter 2.

●International Baccalaureate Organization (2018). Language B Guide 2020.

Authorship: Desenia Castillo Gutierrez, COAR Puno -Collaborative work Macro 4.