Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 2010 2011 Course Syllabus for Year 1 Student: Grade: Course: English A1, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Christy Triece
Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Course Syllabus Form 2010 2011 Return to Mrs. Spearman by Friday, September 3, 2010 Name: ID Number: Grade: Course: English A1, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Mrs. Triece As the student completes this course, the following learner characteristics will be developed: Standards of academic integrity as outlined in the International Baccalaureate Academic Honesty publication: - Personal integrity - Misuse of intellectual property - Authenticity of student work - Understanding of collaboration as working together on a common aim with shared information and does not result in allowing one s work to be copied Respect for classmates Respect for teacher Respect for the classroom environment Respect for the classroom equipment Promptness Preparation Ability to have needed materials on hand Ability to meet deadlines As the teacher leads this course, the following will be developed: Student and teacher as a learning team Climate of caring Climate of support for the student as a learner Help available whenever requested by the student (Students should request help immediately. The teacher will be delighted to provide any support and help necessary.) When major* assignments are graded using an IB rubric, the following conversion will be used: IB Mark Percentage Grade 7 100 6 99 5 97 4 96 3 94 2 93 1 Assignment will be resubmitted by student. *Major assignments graded by IB rubrics will be designated by the teacher. These are not daily grades. I have received and read the 2010 2011 IB course syllabus for the course My student has received and read the 2010 2011 IB course syllabus shown above. I understand the course requirements and agree to comply by for the course shown above. I have also read the syllabus. I the contents of the syllabus. understand the course requirements and agree to comply by the contents of the syllabus. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 2 of 8
Longview High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 2010 2011 Course Syllabus for Year 1 Student: Grade: Course: English A1, Higher Level (HL) Teacher: Christy Triece Course Description: The English A1 Higher Level course aims to develop an appreciation of literature, both classic and modern, and to develop an understanding of the techniques involved in literary study and criticism. To promote an international perspective, students will undergo comparative study of works from their own culture and those of other cultures. Throughout the course, students will study works from a variety of genres with the aim to develop the ability to engage in independent literary criticism and commentary on both familiar and unfamiliar texts. The course strives to advance a command of the language appropriate for literary criticism and an ability to express ideas with clarity, coherence, conciseness, precision and fluency. Opportunities to develop the student s power of expression, both in written and oral communication, will be provided through practice in writing and speaking in a variety of styles and situations. Course Topics: Course Outcomes: This process of instruction and assessment is intended to promote strong critical thinking and communication skills that will produce competent, informed, and reflective world citizens who can appreciate diversity and value tolerance. School s Free Choice The Hero s Journey A. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen (novel, United Kingdom, 1813) B. The Crucible, Arthur Miller (drama, North America, 1952) C. Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston (novel, North America, 1937) D. World Literature Novel World Literature---Transformation A. The Inferno, Dante Alighieri (poetry, Italy, 1310-14) B. The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka (short story, Germany, 1915) C. Siddhartha,, Herman Hesse (novel, Germany, 1922) An ability to engage in independent literary criticism in a manner which reveals a personal response to literature An ability to express ideas with clarity, coherence, conciseness, precision and fluency in both written and oral communication A command of the language appropriate for the study of literature and a discriminating appreciation of the need for an effective choice of register and style in both written and oral communication A sound approach to literature through consideration of the works studied Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 3 of 8
Course Assessment: Course Resources: Teaching Time: A thorough knowledge both of the individual works studied and of the relationships between groups of works studied An appreciation of the similarities and differences between literary works from different ages and/or cultures An ability to engage in independent textual commentary on both familiar and unfamiliar pieces of writing A wide-ranging appreciation of structure, technique and style as employed by authors, and of their effects on the reader An ability to structure ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing, in a logical, sustained and persuasive way, and to support them with precise and relevant examples EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT : World Literature Assignment INTERNAL ASSESSMENT : Individual Oral Presentation Non-IB Assessments (Local Policies) These assessments will be graded in accordance with Longview ISD guidelines. Daily grades and quizzes will be weighted 50% and major grades and tests will be weighted 50%. District Benchmark Exams Teacher-made exams and quizzes In-class and process essays Timed Writings Poetry Analysis Short answer responses Multimedia/oral presentations Research process and reports Response journals and critical analyses Classroom discussion Prentice Hall Literature 9e, The American Experience The Bedford Introduction to Literature The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Siddhartha by Herman Hesse Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston The Inferno by Dante Alighieri World Literature Novel 135 hours Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 4 of 8
Major Assignments: Assignment Description Deadline Summer Reading Assignments and Exam Laws of Life Essay (Local) Mock Individual Oral Presentation World Religions Research Project Choice of three assignments (dialectic journal, response journal, recorded conversation) over the three summer reading books. Open-ended examination over the three summer reading books. Summer reading assignments may be used for the test. Assignments: 8/25 (2 nd class meeting) Examination: 8/30 (4 th class meeting) Personal experience essay Oct. 29, 2010 (approximate) See description below Student Choice of Dates from Dec. 6-13, 2010 Library research from variety of sources culminating with multimedia presentation Presentations: Jan. 24-31, 2011 Individual Oral Presentation Presentation of a topic, chosen by the candidate, based on Part 4 works. Student presentation is recorded on audio for internal assessment and external moderation Student presents their analysis within a 10-15 minute period during class. Scoring criteria will be distributed and discussed in preparation for each individual presentation Oral presentation will be given during the Spring semester of Year One Student Choice of Dates from Feb. 24, 2011-Mar. 4, 2011 World Literature Assignment Comparative Study of at least two world literature texts, written during the course and externally assessed, of 1000-1500 words. Students will compose this paper during the Spring semester of Year One. Mock External Assessment Mock IB External Assessment-Literary analysis commentaries of both works studied during the year and unseen excerpts Students may not exempt this exam Literary Criticism Tests Major test following the study of each major work of literature (drama, epic poem, or novel), to include written commentaries, objective questions, and literary criticism May 16-23, 2011 May 24-26, 2011 Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 5 of 8
Course Outline: Week Dates Summary Readings Assignments 1 8/23/2010 8/27/2010 Welcome, Introduction to Course Summer Reading Open-ended Exams 2 8/30/2010 9/3/2010 Summer Reading Open-ended Exams Literary Terms/ Introduction to Literary Criticism Literary Criticism: The Grapes of Wrath / Exodus 3 9/7/2010 9/20/2010 Conventions of Tragedy: Oedipus Rex The Crucible Background / Act 1 4 9/13/2010 9/17/2010 Their Eyes Were Watching God Background The Crucible, Act 1 continued 5 9/20/2010 9/24/2010 Literary Terms Test Their Eyes Were Watching God The Crucible, Act 2 6 9/27/2010 10/1/2010 Their Eyes Were Watching God The Crucible, Act 3 7 10/4/2010 10/8/2010 Their Eyes Were Watching God The Crucible, Act 4 8 10/11/2010 10/15/2010 Their Eyes Were Watching God Crucible Test Laws of Life Essay Drafting 9 10/18/2010 10/22/2010 Their Eyes Were Watching God Test Laws of Life Essay Revising 10 10/25/2010 10/29/2010 World Literature Novel Background Laws of Life Essay Final Editing Dances With Wolves 11 11/1/2010 11/5/2010 World Literature Novel Dances With Wolves 12 11/2/2010 11/12/2010 World Literature Novel Dances With Wolves 13 11/15/2010 11/19/2010 World Literature Novel Oral Presentation Criteria / Preparation 14 11/29/2010 12/3/2010 World Literature Novel Oral Presentation Preparation 15 12/6/2010 12/10/2010 World Literature Novel Test Mock Oral Presentation 16 12/13/2010 12/17/2010 Semester Exams 17 1/4/2011 1/7/2011 A Christmas Memory Pride and Prejudice Background Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 6 of 8
18 1/10/2011 1/14/2011 Pride and Prejudice World Religions Research 19 1/18/2011 1/21/2011 Pride and Prejudice Multimedia Presentation Preparation 20 1/24/2011 1/28/2011 Pride and Prejudice Multimedia Presentation 21 1/31/2011 2/4/2011 Pride and Prejudice Test Siddhartha Background Thinking as a Hobby 22 2/7/2011 2/11/2011 Siddhartha Oral Presentation Review / Preparation 23 2/14/2011 2/18/2011 Siddhartha Oral Presentation Preparation 24 2/21/2011 2/25/2011 Individual Oral Presentation (IB Assessment) Siddhartha TAKS Review 25 2/28/2011 3/4/2011 Individual Oral Presentation (IB Assessment) Siddhartha Test The Inferno Background / Epic Conventions 26 3/7/2011 3/11/2011 The Inferno 27 3/21/2011 3/25/2011 The Inferno 28 3/28/2011 4/1/2011 The Inferno 29 4/4/2011 4/8/2011 The Inferno Test The Metamorphosis Background 30 4/11/2011 4/15/2011 The Metamorphosis 31 4/18/2011 4/21/2011 The Metamorphosis Critical Essays / Test 32 4/25/2011 4/29/2011 TAKS Week To Kill a Mockingbird 33 5/2/2011 5/6/2011 World Literature Assignment Criteria / Example To Kill a Mockingbird 34 5/9/2011 5/13/2011 World Literature Assignment Outline / Rough Draft To Kill a Mockingbird 35 5/16/2011 5/20/2011 World Literature Assignment Final Revisions To Kill a Mockingbird Discussion 36 5/23/2011 5/27/2011 Final Exam: Mock IB External Assessment 37 5/31/2011 6/2/2011 TAKS Flex Week Last printed 2/25/2011 11:28:00 AM Page 7 of 8
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