Overview of Assessment Components for IB2 English Literature 2013-2014

IB2 Exams First Semester Second Semester Part Two: Individual Oral Commentary December/January Part Three: Paper One Paper Two IB Exams, May 2013

Internal Oral Commentary (IOC)

Internal Oral Commentary When: End of December Where: Off site at the MCC Center Campus University Center Purpose: To orally demonstrate your ability to critically analyze a piece of text in regard to stylistic and literary techniques and relate it to the larger context of the work.

Internal Oral Commentary Details: An oral commentary exam that demonstrates knowledge of the literature studied, literary conventions, organization of ideas, and use of language Standard Level (SL): Twenty minutes of preparation with a passage of text from the Part Two works and one or two guiding questions (annotating and planning). Eight-minute commentary with two minutes of questioning from the teacher. Ten minutes total. Higher Level (HL): Twenty minutes of preparation with a poem or extract of a poem studied in class as part of Part II and one or two guiding questions (annotating and planning). Eight-minute commentary with two minutes of questioning from the teacher. Then, immediately following, a 10-minute, teacher-led discussion of one other Part II work (you will not know what it is ahead of time or be given time to prepare). This discussion will look more at the work as a whole as opposed to a stylistic study. The teacher will create some questions ahead of time, but the discussion will build on student responses as a more interactive exchange.

Internal Oral Commentary Rubrics vary between HL and SL in the assessment category descriptors and the points assessed in each. These rubrics will be shared as we get into the preparation for this exam. There are 30 possible points on the IOC. A percentage of IOC’s are requested for score moderation by IB moderators. If necessary, the scores are adjusted. These two scores are averaged for a total Internal Assessment score. This score accounts for 30 percent of your IB English total score (Fifteen percent for each assessment).

Paper One

Paper One When: May 2013 IB Exam Period Where: Macomb Intermediate School District building on Garfield, north of 19 Mile Road Purpose: To evaluate student achievement in close reading and analysis at the end of the two-year diploma program.

Paper One Details: An impromptu literary essay on an unseen and unstudied piece of text chosen by the IB. Total of 20 marks/points and 20 percent of the final English score. Rubrics: Vary between HL and SL in the assessment category descriptors and the points assessed in each. These rubrics will be shared as we get into the preparation for this exam. Standard Level (SL): Choose one of two texts – EITHER a poem OR an excerpt that may come from either a short story, novel, essay, biography, journalism of merit, or a play. Candidates can choose one of two guided questions to write on or can focus on an element of their choice. Time: 1 ½ hours Higher Level (HL): Choose one of two texts – EITHER a poem OR an excerpt that may come from either a short story, novel, essay, biography, journalism of merit, or a play. Higher level students are not given guided questions. Time: Two hours

Paper Two

Paper 2 When: May 2013 IB Exam Period Where: Macomb Intermediate School District building on Garfield, north of 19 Mile Road Purpose: Compare/contrast essay on an a prompt related to the genre of drama with an emphasis on the understanding of the works, literary conventions particular to the genre, and a successful comparative analysis.

Paper Two Details: A comparative question on the conventions of the genre of DRAMA from the works studied in Part Four (second semester). Twenty-five marks/points and 25 percent of final English grade for both SL and HL. Rubrics: Vary between HL and SL in the assessment category descriptors and the points assessed in each. These rubrics will be shared as we get into the preparation for this exam. Standard Level (SL): Choose one of three prompts provided on the genre of drama and apply them to at least two of the three SL Part Four works studied. Time: 1 ½ hours Higher Level (HL): Choose one of three prompts provided on the genre of drama and apply them to at least two of the four HL Part Four works studied. Time: 2 hours

Habits to Make and Break Starting Now You must read EVERY SINGLE WORK IN ITS ENTIRETY. Using Spark Notes in place of actually reading the text will put you at a disadvantage. Considering and discussing the context of a passage of text is critical to demonstrate your overall understanding of the work. You cannot be superficial in your analysis. In other words, you will not be able to demonstrate your understanding through “BS” and generalizations. You must “back your smack.” Independence of thought is encouraged, but you must be able to substantiate your claims with a close, critical, and accurate assessment of the text. Know and accurately use/discuss literary and style features.