English 12 IB – International Baccalaureate James Desmond jdesmond@commack.k12.ny.us Commackschools.org/jdesmond.aspx

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 Goals of the Course

Goals of the Course (cont’d.) 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. Goals of the Course (cont’d.)

Curriculum and Assessment SENIOR YEAR is the second half of the two-year course Part Two: Detailed Study in Genre Slaughterhouse Five – Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Hamlet – William Shakespeare Selected Poems of Robert Frost Curriculum and Assessment

Part Two IB Assessment 20 minute formal oral commentary. 10 minute analysis of a Robert Frost poem 10 minute formal discussion about Hamlet or Slaughterhouse Five. The student will not know the passage in advance, but will have 20 minutes planning time. This assessment will occur in late January 2019. Part Two IB Assessment

Curriculum and Assessment Part Three: Study of Literature in Context: The Art of Drama Death of a Salesman – Arthur Miller Fences – August Wilson A Streetcar Named Desire – Tennessee Williams True West – Sam Shepard Curriculum and Assessment

Part Three IB Assessment IB Language A1 Exam: Paper One – Commentary on one of two unseen passages (2 hrs.) Paper Two – One of two essay questions – Student must use two of the four works from Part Three (2 hrs.) Paper 1 – 5/16/19 Paper 2 – 5/17/19 Part Three IB Assessment

What you can expect from me You will be challenged, but not overwhelmed. (I do not believe in “busy work.”) Reader Response assignments on the required literature Required Notebook (see the English Notebook handout on eboard for more information) All writing assignments must be submitted to turntin.com Deadlines will be scheduled far in advance on major assignments Quick responses via email. I will be your partner in your success. What you can expect from me