2014/2015 English Course Offerings for Incoming Grade 11 Students Challenge Yourself!

There are SIX Options for Students Going Into Grade 11: 1. I.B. English A Literature – Higher Level 2. I.B. English A Literature – Standard Level 3. I.B. English A Language and Literature – Higher Level 4. I.B. English A Language and Literature – Standard Level 5. I.B. English B – Higher Level 6. English 11

Areas to consider while making course selections for Grade 11: Your current Grade 10 teachers recommendation and the advice given to you by your counselor. Your academic ability in relationship to the English Class (ex. level of enjoyment and competence with reading, writing and listening and speaking skills; your current grade in Grade 10 English). Whether or not you plan to take the full IB Diploma Program (and what your 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses will be).

Areas to consider while making course selections for Grade 11: Requirements of the universities you wish to attend after Grade 12 The courses the best align to your long-term career interests: I.B. Literature students who are often interested in fields such as journalism, professional writing or those who are passionate readers I.B. Language and Literature students are often interested in fields such as business, engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine or media studies

IB English A Literature Higher Level (HL) 13 works over 2 years (about 4 weeks per text – a work is defined as a novel, play or collection of poems/short stories from a single author) 6 IB Assessments (written and oral).5 Weighting – Students get a.5 G.P.A. increase for taking an I.B. English course.

IB Literature HL - Course Overview This is a course for students who love analyzing literature. You should be passionate about books, enjoy recommending them to friends and discussing plot, themes and character motivations with others. This course presumes an excellent level of writing and speaking proficiency. In this course, you will be expected to read, and re-read a full range of literature (prose, poetry, drama and non- fiction). You will be asked to share your developed insights in both written and oral work. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take the IB English A Literature Examinations.

IB English A Literature Standard Level (SL) 10 works over 2 years (about 5 weeks per text) 5 IB Assessments (both written and oral).5 Weighting – Students get a.5 G.P.A. increase for taking an I.B. English course.

IB Literature SL - Course Overview This course has similar expectation to Literature HL; it is a course based on literary analysis. However, it has fewer requirements in that there are 10 works to study at SL (13 in HL) and 5 IB assessments (6 at HL). The course presumes a highly competent level of writing and speaking proficiency. In this course, you will be expected to read, and re-read and range of literature (prose, poetry, and drama). You will be asked to share your developed insights in both written and oral work. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take the IB English Literature A SL Exam.

IB English A Language and Literature Higher Level (HL) 6 works and 2 topics over two years 6 IB Assessments.5 Weighting – Students get a.5 G.P.A. increase for taking an I.B. English course.

IB Language and Literature HL - Course Overview This course is for students who are interested in how language can be used for a variety of different purposes in all types of media, such as print journalism, television, advertising, online formats, etc., while still closely analyzing literature, such as novels, plays, short stories, etc. This course presumes an excellent level of writing and speaking proficiency across a wide range of styles (persuasive, informational, creative, analytical, comparative etc.). Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take the IB English Language and Literature HL Examinations.

IB Language and Literature HL - Course Overview Continued The literature component includes 6 works where students are asked to analyze the literary features of a range of works including poetry, short stories, non-fiction and novels. The language component includes the study of: Language in a Cultural Context – Students explore how language develops in specific cultural contexts, how it impacts on the world, and how language shapes both individual and group identity. Language and Mass Communication – Students explore the way language and images are used in the media to inform, persuade or entertain as well as learn the potential for educational, political and ideological influences from the media.

IB English A Language and Literature Standard Level (SL) 4 works and 2 topics over two years 5 IB Assessments.5 Weighting – Students get a.5 G.P.A. increase for taking an I.B. English course.

IB Language and Literature SL - Course Overview This course follows Higher Level Language and Literature however, it has fewer requirements in that only 4 works (6 at HL) are studied in the literature part of the course, and only 5 IB assessments are required (as opposed to 6 at HL) This course is for students who are interested in how language can be used for a variety of different purposes in all types of media, such as print journalism, television, advertising, online formats, etc., while still closely analyzing literature, such as novels, plays, short stories, etc. This course presumes an excellent level of writing and speaking proficiency across a wide range of styles (persuasive, informational, creative, analytical, comparative etc.). Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take the IB English Language and Literature SL Examinations.

IB Language and Literature SL - Course Overview Continued The literature component includes 4 works where students are asked to analyze the literary features of a range of works including poetry, short stories, non-fiction and novels. The language component includes the study of: Language in a Cultural Context – Students explore how language develops in specific cultural contexts, how it impacts on the world, and how language shapes both individual and group identity. Language and Mass Communication – Students explore the way language and images are used in the media to inform, persuade or entertain as well as learn the potential for educational, political and ideological influences from the media.

IB English B Higher Level (HL) – Course Overview IB English B HL fulfills ISB's English requirements for grades 11 and 12. In addition, students who take English B are encouraged to take Language A in their first language. 5 IB Assessments (both written and oral).5 Weighting – Students get a.5 G.P.A. increase for taking an I.B. English course. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take the IB English B HL Examinations.

IB English B Higher Level (HL) – Course Overview Prerequisite: Students who take English B are students who have been in the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program within the past 3 years. Students interested in English B should get a recommendation for the course from an English teacher and EAL teacher. Students will build written and oral communication skills in English through the study of a variety of materials, ranging from conversations and authentic texts found in the world, to the study of literature from English-speaking cultures. Students will understand written texts, oral recordings, and produce convincing written arguments that are well supported by examples and analysis, and to demonstrate a degree of intercultural understanding and engagement with the English- speaking cultures studied.

English 11 – Course Overview This course is modeled on the English A Language and Literature syllabus. English 11 provides the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation through the knowledge of language and literature. Students will not take IB examinations for English 11, but they will take ISB semester examinations at the end of each semester. This course is not weighted.

English 11 – Course Overview Because this course is not externally assessed by IB or AP, the pace of the course is reduced to allow for more focus on the development of reading, writing and speaking skills. Students will study a range of literature (novels, poetry, drama, short stories, a Shakespeare play, speeches, etc.) and study how language is used for a variety of purposes in all types of media, such as print journalism, television, advertising, online formats, etc., while still closely analyzing literature, such as novels, plays, short stories, etc. Students will also continue to develop their ability to write (narrative, informational, argumentative) and speak (individual and group oral presentations).