Syllabus
IB
English 12 Spring 2008 Groups of Work-The Novel and Short
Story
Aims:
The aims of the Language A1 program are to:
- encourage
a personal appreciation of literature and develop an
understanding of the techniques involved in literary
criticism;
- develop
the students' powers of expression, both in oral and
written communication, and provide the opportunity of
practicing and developing the skills involved in writing
and speaking in a variety of styles and situations;
- introduce
students to a range of literary works of different periods,
genres, styles and contexts;
- broaden
the students' perspective through the study of works
from other cultures and languages;
- introduce
students to ways of approaching and studying literature,
leading to the development of an understanding and appreciation
of the relationships between different works;
- develop
the ability to engage in close, detailed analysis of
written text;
- promote
in students an enjoyment of, and lifelong interest in,
literature.
Objectives:
Having followed the Language A1 program candidates will
be expected to demonstrate:
- 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;
- 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.
Grading Policy:
All students
will be graded in points.
Final marking period grades will be determined on a straight
percentage basis
90-100%--A
80-89%---B
70-79%---C
60-69%---D
50-59%---E
Work not attempted will be recorded as a 0.
Assignments deemed academically dishonest will receive
a grade of 0.
Approximate
point values for various activities are as follows:
Tests—50-100
points
Compositions—30-75
points
Other
major assignments—30-75 points
Short
writing—5-25 points
Classwork
and other daily assessments—5-20 points
Quizzes—5-25
points
Late
work will be graded up to one grade down if handed in
between the due date and the final deadline. Work handed
in after the deadline will receive an E.
Missed
tests, quizzes, and other assignments must be made up
promptly.
Reteaching/Reassessing
Policy:
Students
will be allowed to be reassessed on assignments as determined
by the IB English 12 team. Students will be informed ahead
of time when an assignment may be reassessed. Only students
who meet the due date may be reassessed on an assignment.
They must show evidence as determined by the teacher and
team that they have made an attempt to relearn the material
before taking the reassessment. Examples of that evidence
include, but are not limited to:
•
Coming to the teacher for extra help
•
Attending TAP
•
Completing practice assignments
•
Making corrections on the original assessment/assignment.
Reassessment must be done in a timely fashion according
to a schedule determined by the teacher and team. The
reassessed grade will replace the original grade.
Class
Rules/Policies:
Treat
everyone with respect.
Come to class prepared with necessary materials.
Come to class on time.
Students are expected to follow the guidelines for academic
integrity as outlined in their student handbooks and in
the IB honor policy
Follow the school rules as outlined in your Student Handbook.
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