by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Sep 9, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12
Over the past three weeks in diploma English, we have been examining advertisements and the techniques that are used to persuade an audience to buy a product. We examined 20 common techniques and how they are used. We, also, looked at the role of context and target...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Sep 2, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
In grade 10 this week, we have looked at film. We are exploring how film technique is used to link our imaginations to reality. We have learned about different technical aspects of film such as camera angle, movement, sound, and lighting and how these are used to...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Aug 26, 2021 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12
We’ve already drawn the first week to a close. While we are all celebrating the return to face to face instruction, during the course of this week, the diploma students demonstrated their dedication to learning no matter the circumstances. As a new teacher...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Aug 17, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
I am thrilled to be joining the ABIS community. My role covers teaching grade 10-12 English, grade 12 TOK, and as the diploma program coordinator. I will be joining the community with my wife and our two children. My daughter, Katie, will be entering grade 4 and my...
