English 11, International Baccalaureate

Instructor: Neville Adams Email: Neville.adams@pgcps.org Conference Times: 2A/3B Textbook/Materials: TBD Phone Number: 301-513-5700 Room Number: 241 Credits: 1.5

Major Resources For Instruction: IB English 11 content and requirements are a partial fulfillment of the Central High School IB Curriculum listed below: Part I: World Literature: Imprisoned Lives 1. The Stranger- Albert Camus 2. Metamorphosis- Franz Kafka 3. The House of The Spirits- Isabel Allende Assessment: World Lit. Paper 1: aspect of a region or theme, 1200-150 words (10%), World Lit Paper 2: analysis of one or more works, 700-1000 words (10%) Part II: Detailed Study 1. Othello - Shakespeare 2. Hamlet- Shakespeare 3. Selected poems by William Blake, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath 4. The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne Assessment: oral, both formal and informal (II, IV, combined: 30%) Part III: Study of Literature in Context: (Novel/Short Stories) 1. Native Son Richard Wright 2. The Song of Solomon Toni Morrison 3. Ethan Frome- Edith Wharton 4. 100 Years of Solitude- Gabriel Garca Mrquez Assessment: Written, formal (50%) A. Commentary on one of two unseen passages, 2 hrs. (25%), and B. One essay and question from two, 2 hrs. (25%) Part IV: School based study 1. Ethan Frome- Edith Wharton 2. Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison 3. The Death of a Salesman- Arthur Miller 1. A Dolls House Henrik Ibsen Assessment: Oral, both formal and informal (II and IV combined, 30%) Student materials needed: One 3-ring binder notebook specifically for this class, blue or black ink pens, colored pencils, plastic dividers, loose-leaf notebook paper, MLA handbook, Collegiate Dictionary, Composition books (2). Course Description: IB English 11 will continue the study of expository writing through a study of paragraph and essay structures and literary selections. Students will study World Literature as a basis for literary analysis. Works of literature from the IB Prescribed Book List and the IB World Literature List will be included in the content of this course. Daily preparation is required. This course will prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Exam in May of their senior year. This course fulfills the graduation requirement of one credit of English for the advanced academic or regular diploma.

Course Objectives: 1. To develop students' power 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. To encourage a personal appreciation of literature and develop an understanding of the techniques involved in literary study and criticism. To introduce students to literary classics and to a range of modern writing in different literary genres, styles and contexts. To introduce students to ways of approaching and studying literature, leading to the development of an understanding and appreciation of the relationships between different works. To develop the ability to engage in close, detailed, and critical examination of written text.

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Expectations: To be successful in this class students must demonstrate an ability to express ideas with clarity, coherence, conciseness, precision, and fluency in both written and oral communication; demonstrate a sound command of the language appropriate for the study of literature and a discriminating appreciation of the need for an effective choice of register and style in both written and oral communication; demonstrate a sound approach to literature through consideration of the works studied; demonstrate an appreciation of similarities and differences between literary works from different ages and/or cultures; demonstrate a proficient ability to engage in independent textual commentary on both familiar and unfamiliar pieces of writing; demonstrate an ability to structure ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing, in a sustained, persuasive and sophisticated way, and to support them with precise and relevant examples; and express a personal response to literature and show the ability to engage in independent literary criticism. Any student who receives a failing grade during the course is urged to discuss this with the teacher. Additional help for the class can be scheduled after school by appointment. Any student or parent who has concerns should arrange for a conference by calling the school office.

Class policies concerning attendance, discipline and exam exemptions are stated in the Student Handbook and in the Student Code of Conduct.

Grading: The grading scale: 90 100 = A 80 89 = B 70 79 = C 60 69 = D 0 59 = E

Grading: Tests, Quizzes, and Oral Presentations Homework Classwork 50% 30% 20%.

Any extra credit will be based on written assignments. Make-up work must be completed within five school days of the original assignment and require a written excuse. I realize scheduling problems do occur; therefore, I will attempt to accommodate any student who has a legitimate conflict.

Assessment: A. World Lit. Assignment I (1000-1500 words) - Should be completed by the beginning of the 12 grade. This assignment is based on at least two of the three World Literature works studied in the 11 grade. (Externally assessed)
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B. World Lit. Assignment II (1000-1500 words) - This assignment will consist of either a detailed appreciation of an aspect of one of 5 World Literature works studied or a comparative study of an aspect of two works, i.e. one of the five World Literature works studied in Parts 1, 3, or 4 of the program and one of the Language A 1 works studied in Parts 2, 3, or 4. This paper is due by the end of the second six weeks. (Externally assessed) C. Formal Commentary - The individual Formal Commentary with guiding questions will be based on an extract from one of the works studied for Part 2 of the program. The commentary will take place at a specific time and place selected by the teacher. Each student will have 20 minutes to prepare his or her 15-minute commentary. D. Oral Presentation/Report - This will be done in the classroom. This individual exercise should last a minimum of 15 minutes and should be based on a work or works studied for Part 2 and/or Part 4 of the program. E. Informal Oral Presentations - A written record will be kept of a minimum of three assessment activities per student. Some examples or types of informal assessments are dramatic presentations, structured discussions, and role-play. F. IB Examination - The externally set paper will consist of two compulsory sections which are equally weighed. a. Section A: Two passage options (prose or poetry) for commentary. One commentary to be written in this section. b. Section B: Two essay question options for each of the Part 3 options. One essay question to be answered from this section.

Course Outline/Sequence: First: Metamorphosis- Franz Kafka Othello - Shakespeare The House of The Spirits- Isabel Allende I. A. B. C. Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will: Write a comparison/contrast essay Develop and construct model of metaphor Maintain Journal entries (written commentaries)

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Demonstrate mastery of vocabulary from each work studied Present oral commentaries (formal and informal)

Second : The Stranger- Albert Camus A Dolls House Henrik Ibsen 100 Years of Solitude- Gabriel Garca Mrquez Poetry of William Blake, Sylvia Plath, and Langston Hughes I. A. B. C. D. E. Third: Poetry of William Blake, Sylvia Plath, and Langston Hughes Native Son Richard Wright I. A. B. C. D. Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will: Develop oral and written narrative responses to works Write comparison/contrast of at least two of plays studied Maintain Journal entries (written commentaries) Demonstrate mastery of vocabulary from each work studied Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will: Compose a Literary Analysis, comparing two or more works Write a formal commentary Maintain Journal entries Show mastery of vocabulary from each work Color-mark of poetry

Additional Help:

Students, I welcome opportunities to help you and I encourage you to make arrangements to see me if you are experiencing difficulty with the course. Parents, please feel free to contact me at any time. My planning period is A day period 2/ B day period 3 and you may contact me through the school office at 301-513-5700, at home at 240-426-2629, or via email at Neville.adams@pgcps or nevillemuse@yahoo.com. All requests for accommodations for this course are welcomed.