IB Class of 2016 Works and Assessment Schedule
Year 1: IB English HL:
The first year of the two-year curriculum focuses on close reading of works, combined with a greater awareness of texts’ global context. Students begin the year analyzing summer texts and additional 20th century readings; study culminates in an Individual Oral Presentation of 10-15 minutes based on one of these works. Students then explore four works in translation, focusing on how each author uses language to enhance meaning. By the end of the year, students will have created a four-stage written analysis of one of the translated works.
The first year of the two-year curriculum focuses on close reading of works, combined with a greater awareness of texts’ global context. Students begin the year analyzing summer texts and additional 20th century readings; study culminates in an Individual Oral Presentation of 10-15 minutes based on one of these works. Students then explore four works in translation, focusing on how each author uses language to enhance meaning. By the end of the year, students will have created a four-stage written analysis of one of the translated works.
Year 2: IB English HL:
The second year of the curriculum involves two parts. First, the class conducts detailed study of several works of various genres. Students are assessed through an extensive oral evaluation which includes a formal oral commentary and a student-teacher discussion. Second, the program focuses on texts of a specific literary genre; students complete two year-end external written exams based on at least two works studied.
The second year of the curriculum involves two parts. First, the class conducts detailed study of several works of various genres. Students are assessed through an extensive oral evaluation which includes a formal oral commentary and a student-teacher discussion. Second, the program focuses on texts of a specific literary genre; students complete two year-end external written exams based on at least two works studied.
