1. Year 11 and 12 Back to School Night IB Diploma Programme – Language and Literature Thursday 6 th February

2. Language A: language and literature Language A: language and literature comprises four parts—two relate to the study of language and two to the study of literature. Overview

3. Units of Study – Year 11 TERM ONETERM TWOTERM THREETERM FOUR Part 1: Language in cultural context Part 4: Literature— critical study

4. Units of Study – Year 12 TERM ONETERM TWOTERM THREETERM FOUR Part 2: Language and mass communication Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts DP Exams – MOCK EXAMS: Students will sit Paper One and Paper two 18 th August – 25 th August DP EXAMS – APPROX 4 TH NOV

5. Assessment - SL ASSESSMENTTOTAL Further oral activity 15% Individual oral commentary 15% Written tasks Students produce at least three written tasks based on material studied in the course. Students submit ONE of these tasks for external assessment. It must be a Written Task One 20% Paper 1: Comparative textual analysis (90 mins) The paper consists of two pairs of unseen texts. Students write a comparative analysis of one pair of texts. 25% Paper 2: Essay (90 mins) In response to one of six questions students write an essay based on at least two of the literary texts studied in part 3 (The Reader; 1984, The Merchant of Venice). The questions are the same at SL but the assessment criteria are different. 25%

6. Assessment - HL ASSESSMENTTOTAL Further oral activity 15% Individual oral commentary 15% Written tasks Students produce at least four written tasks based on material studied in the course. Students submit two of these tasks for external assessment. One must be Written Task One and the other must be Written Task Two 20% Written One = 10% Written Two = 10% Paper 1: Comparative textual analysis (2 hours) The paper consists of two pairs of unseen texts. Students write a comparative analysis of one pair of texts. 25% Paper 2: Essay (2 hours) In response to one of six questions students write an essay based on at least two of the literary texts studied in part 3 (The Reader; 1984, The Merchant of Venice). The questions are the same at SL but the assessment criteria are different. 25%

7. Unit: Part 1: Language in cultural context Set Text/s: Texts are chosen from a variety of sources, genres and media. e.g. Martin Luther King; Editorials; Poetry in translations; Advertisements Language Focus: Analyse how audience and purpose affect the structure and content of texts. Analyse the impact of language changes. Demonstrate an awareness of how language and meaning are shaped by culture and context. Assessment: Written One Further Oral Activity (FOA)(IA) Paper One Term One and Term Two – Year 11

8. Unit: Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts Set Text/s: Enduring Love – by Ian McEwan Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe – Edgar Allan Poe A Street Car named Desire – by Tennesse Williams Language Focus: Consider the changing historical, cultural and social contexts in which particular texts are written and received. Demonstrate how the formal elements of the text, genre and structure can not only be seen to influence meaning but can also be influenced by context. Understand the attitudes and values expressed by literary texts and their impact on readers. Assessment: Written Task One Written Task Two (HL Only) Internal Oral Commentary (IOC)(IA) Term Three and Term Four – Year 11

9. Unit: Language and mass communication Set Text/s: Texts are chosen from a variety of sources, genres and media. Editorials; political cartoons; advertising; Language Focus: Examine different forms of communication within the media. Show an awareness of the potential for educational, political or ideological influence of the media. Show the way mass media use language and image to inform, persuade or entertain. Assessment: Written Task One – DUE 24 TH FEBRUARY 2014 Written Task Two – DUE 24 TH FEBRUARY 2014 Re-do FOA – DUE 17 TH MARCH 2014 Paper One – 21 ST APRIL 2014 Term One - Year 12

10. Part 4: Literature—critical study Set Text/s: The Reader – by Bernhard Schlink 1984 – by George Orwell Merchant of Venice – by William Shakespeare Language Focus: Explore literary works in detail. Analyse elements such as theme and the ethical stance or moral values of literary texts. Understand and make appropriate use of literary terms. Assessment: Written Task One – DUE 9 TH JUNE 2014 Written Task Two – DUE 9 TH JUNE 2014 Paper Two – DUE 9 TH MAY 2014 Paper Two – DUE 14 TH JULY 2014 Paper Two – DUE 30 TH JULY 2014 Term Two and Term Three - Year 12

11. Reporting will occur four times per year -Interim reportsTerms 1 and 3 - Full written reportsTerms 2 and 4 Reports will include -Summative GradeWhere the student is performing - Target GradeNegotiated target Summative grades are determined from subject specific criteria which generate a 1 – 7 grade. Reporting

12. Homework will be set by the teacher to support the teaching and learning –Close reading of texts –Academic readings –Writing tasks associated with assessment –Examination preparation Homework

13. Proactive communication between home and school is encouraged Email is the most effective means of communication first name_surname@ais.com.sg kylie_newcomb@ais.com.sg angela_gravina@ais.com.sg Communication

14. Thank you!