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IB Middle Years Programme Annapolis High School
Meade High School Old Mill High School
Anne Arundel County Public Schools International Baccalaureate Programs District Office
May 2013
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Summer Assignment for Rising Grade 10 IB Middle Years Programme Students Summer 2013
Dear IB 10 Student, Happy Summer! As you know, all 10th grade students at our three IB high schools are IB Middle Years students. A world of ideas, experiences, and challenges awaits you as you continue with the IB MYP. The IB Middle Years Programme 10 teaching team at Annapolis High School, Meade High School, and Old Mill High School has prepared a summer assignment especially for you. The assignment will be collected the first day of school for all students, August 27, 2013. IB programs focus on building active, caring and compassionate communities of lifelong learners. In that spirit, parents are encouraged to join their IB students in the summer enrichment activities leading up to the school year. Over the summer, extend your horizons by attending concerts, museums, exhibits, seeing international films, and reading widely and deeply from fiction and non‐fiction. Check out the AACPS reading lists on the website: http://www.aacps.org/html/studt/readlist.htm and those in your local libraries.
Summer Assignment:
All incoming 10th grade students will read a novel of their choosing over the summer. You will choose a novel that is international in nature (either from another country or about another country). During your first week of school in August, you will be assigned an essay in your English class. This essay will require you to analyze a character from the book you have read using the IB Learner Profile. The Learner Profile is a distinctive set of attributes that will prepare you for high school as well as develop you into a life‐long learner; you will learn about these in more detail throughout the upcoming year. Please take the time to read through the IB Learner Profile traits and descriptions on the next page. As you read throughout the summer, if you use the attached chart to analyze a main character and bring the completed chart to English class on the first day of school, you will be extremely well‐prepared to complete the essay that will be assigned. The completed chart will count as your first homework grade in English class.
IB learner profile booklet 5
The IB learner profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncer taint y with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
IB Middle Years Programme Annapolis High School
Meade High School Old Mill High School
Anne Arundel County Public Schools International Baccalaureate Programs District Office
May 2013
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First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: _____________________________ Complete this work sheet by choosing 5(five) of the Learner Profile attributes below and fill in the chart for only the five you choose. Bring to your
first IB MYP English class in August. You may use a separate piece of paper, or re-create the chart, to provide more space.
Learner Profile Character Analysis (in your own words) Textual Support (quotes) Inquirers Is the character curious? Does the character seek out
answers to his/her questions?
Knowledgeable Does the character explore new ideas in the world around
them? Does he/she increase their knowledge and understanding in a particular situation?
Thinkers Does the character think critically and creatively to solve
problems and make decisions?
IB Middle Years Programme Annapolis High School
Meade High School Old Mill High School
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Communicators Does the character express ideas and information in a
variety of ways? Does the character work well with others?
Principled Does the character act with honesty and integrity? Does
he/she accept responsibility for their actions?
Open-minded Does the character consider the perspectives, values and
traditions of others?
Caring Does the character show compassion and respect toward
the needs and feelings of others?
IB Middle Years Programme Annapolis High School
Meade High School Old Mill High School
Anne Arundel County Public Schools International Baccalaureate Programs District Office
May 2013
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Risk-takers Does the character approach challenging situations with
courage and independence?
Balanced Does the character care about their physical and emotional
well‐being? Does the character care about the well‐being of others?
Reflective Is the character thoughtful about their experiences? Does
the character recognize their strengths and weaknesses?
- Grade 10 Summer Assignment REVISED 2013
- Pages from Learnerprofileguide