MRSM BALIK PULAU

YEAR 2 MYP Language Acquisition: Phase 2

Criterion B: Comprehending Written and Visual Text

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CLASS

DATE

TASK:

Whos Beautiful?
1. Read the questions.
2. Read the text: Whos Beautiful?
3. Answer the questions based on the information in
the text.
Source: Mouse Monster. Joy Cowley, Murdoch Books, 1992.

Criterion B: Comprehending written and

visual text
Phases 2 Students
After reading the article, I can:
i.

iii.

(maximum 8 point)
Levels of Achievement
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8

show understanding of
information, main ideas
and supporting details,
and draw conclusions.

Minimal

Somewh
at

Mostl
y

Clearly

engage with the written

and visual text by
identifying
ideas,
opinions and attitudes
and
by
making
a
personal response to
the text.

Minimall
y

Adequat
ely

Mostl
y

Thorough
ly

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Unit 2: Criterion B - Phase 2

Strand 1: You can identify basic facts, messages, main ideas and
supporting details.
1. What can the word beautiful mean?
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2. Why do you think people assume beauty is based on a universal standard?

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3. Provide a statement or a sentence from the text that reflects the saying beauty
lies in the eye of the beholder.
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4. Why do Brazilian cultures value athletic women?

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5. In Asia, what are some of the beauty practices amongst Asians to maintain fair?
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6. Write down two messages that can be found in the text?

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Unit 2: Criterion B - Phase 2

Strand 3: You can engage with the spoken and visual text by identifying
ideas, opinions and attitudes and by making a personal response
to the text.
7. In your own words, explain what you understand from the saying beauty lies in
the eye of the beholder. Give an example of your own experience showing how the
saying takes place in real life.
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8. In your opinion, why do you think overweight women in some African cultures is
said to represent wealth and fertility?
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9. In your opinion, what is the MAIN factor that could influence one cultures beauty
standard? Give an example for your answer.
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10. Why do you think people are willing go through expensive and painful
procedures such as the plastic surgery to look beautiful?
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11. Live with good intention and open mindedness

Explain what you understand by the above statement, which is found at the end of
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Unit 2: Criterion B - Phase 2

the text. Based on your understanding, how can you advise your friends who enjoy
making fun of others physical attributes? Explain in about 20 words or MORE.
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Unit 2: Criterion B - Phase 2