Literacy+in+the+PYP

//"Language is fundamental to learning, thinking and communicating, and permeates the whole curriculum."//
From: Making the PYP Happen, IBO 2007

As PYP teachers we recognize that we are all language teachers; we are concerned about our students' ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend language through listening, reading and viewing. We continually ask ourselves, 'What do we want our students to know?' When this question is directed toward language and literacy, there are three main areas we address:

**Metalanguage** - using language to learn about language
//Using language both as an instrument for thought and social interaction, and for understanding about the nature of language itself.//

**Transdisciplinary** language - learning through language
//The language of other disciplines, such as mathematics, science, technology and the arts.//

**Literature** - language as art
//Exploring and examining the written works of a language, worthy of aesthetic merit.//

Please follow the links below to pages that explore best practices in oral communication, written communication and visual communication. Please share your ideas, successes, problems and questions - together we will hone our practice and grow!

Visual Communication: viewing & presenting
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