1. English 12 IB – International Baccalaureate
James Desmond
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2. 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

3. 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.)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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
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What you can expect from me