English Language Arts- MYP: 2nd Form 2024-2025
Teacher: Ms. Filarakos afilarak@anatolia.edu.gr
Head of English Department: Ms. Helen Hondropoulos hhondrop@anatolia.edu.gr

“Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”
― Malala Yousafzai

Anatolia College Mission and Values:
Anatolia College is an integrated academic community committed to developing students’ talents through innovative educational approaches and open inquiry within a culture of academic excellence. We instill a heightened sense of social responsibility, in an environment that nurtures the ethical, creative and physical development of young people. We aim to be the school of choice irrespective of financial circumstance and strive to instill in our students the drive to excel in their personal, professional and social attainment.
We aspire for all Anatolia students:
-To immerse themselves in a culture of educational excellence, focused on innovation, creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and the development of talents.
to develop personal integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline and respect for themselves and others.
to engage energetically and cooperatively in the life of the school as well as society, valuing the rich diversity of belief and experience.

We strive to:
● Instill in all students the desire to seek understanding of themselves and the larger world through open inquiry and critical thinking.
● Engage and develop talented, well-trained and passionate faculty committed to educational excellence.
● Impact society by building valued partnerships through the engagement of the wider community by sharing best practices and promoting social responsible actions and initiatives.
● Create a school environment in which all stakeholders (management, teaching and administrative staff, parents, alumni) share a common mission and operate in an open environment based on clear rules, mutual respect and cooperation.
● Foster lasting bonds among faculty, staff, and students, which encourage a culture of integrity, self-reliance, and collegiality and instill a sense of responsibility for each other and for the broader world.
● Create a learning environment that maximizes human potential, cultivates civic awareness, instills respect for the environment and promotes health, while enhancing the understanding among the peoples of Greece and the United States in a safe and secure
campus.
Course Material:
● 2nd Form English Anthology (provided by the school)
● Novel TBD (Based on student survey)
● Perspective 3- ISBN Number: 9798214334615, 2024 Edition
MYP Units:

● Introductory Unit
● Building Blocks of Learning
● Culture and Travel
● Walking on Common Ground
● The Hero’s Journey

Assessment based on:
● Class participation
● In-class participation and group/pair work
● Summative tasks, Midterm, Final exam



Student Responsibilities and Classroom Norms:
1. Buy the following:
A one-subject wire-bound notebook for your Class notes.
A 40-page notebook to use as your Journal.
An A4, plastic folder for your English handouts.
2. Bring all the necessary books and materials to every class.
3. Be in class on time and ready to work when the bell rings.
4. Regularly check your inbox for emails and announcements on Amalthea.
5. Come to class prepared; make sure that you have done your reading/ watched videos/ completed any other required assignments before class. Hand in/ upload your assignments to Amalthea on time.
6. Respect your classmates and their property.
7. Be an active participant and listener during class discussions
8. DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!! :o)