Statement

SoI of Inquiry

Creative
expression is a
way to recognise
Creative expression is a
and
wayform
to recognise and form
identity. identity.
 creativit
y

poetry identity
 What is language?

The power Do languages change

of language over time?
Where do new words
come from?
How many words can you
make from these letters?

CHALLENGE
•Use the middle letter ‘R’ in
each word
•Only use each letter shown
once in each word
How many words can you
make from these letters?

CHALLENGE
•Use the middle letter ‘I’ in
each word
•Only use each letter
shown once in each word
Words Phrases or sentences
 Play Play with words

When Choose Choose the words, sounds, volumes and

speeds that work best
communicating
we can… Change Change the grammar and punctuation

Move Move things around

Control Control language

The power of punctuation

Your dinner
You’re dinner

I love cooking my family and my dog

I love cooking, my family and my dog

Let’s eat Grandma

Let’s eat, Grandma
Poetry: verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that
evokes an emotional response from the reader. The art
of poetry is rhythmical in composition, written or
spoken.

Middle years Programme: Language and literature guide 2014, International Baccalaureate Organisation (UK) Ltd, Cardiff, Whales.