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Ib 11 Syllabus 2015-2016

This document outlines the syllabus for an 11th grade International Baccalaureate English course taught by Neville Adams. The course will cover works of world literature, including novels, plays, poems and short stories. Students will practice close reading, analysis, and oral and written presentations. Major assignments include a world literature essay, formal commentaries, oral presentations and the IB examination in the senior year. The course aims to develop students' skills in written and oral communication through the study of various literary genres and styles. Students will be graded on tests, quizzes, homework, classwork and presentations. Mr. Adams provides contact information and encourages students and parents to reach out for additional help.

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Ib 11 Syllabus 2015-2016

This document outlines the syllabus for an 11th grade International Baccalaureate English course taught by Neville Adams. The course will cover works of world literature, including novels, plays, poems and short stories. Students will practice close reading, analysis, and oral and written presentations. Major assignments include a world literature essay, formal commentaries, oral presentations and the IB examination in the senior year. The course aims to develop students' skills in written and oral communication through the study of various literary genres and styles. Students will be graded on tests, quizzes, homework, classwork and presentations. Mr. Adams provides contact information and encourages students and parents to reach out for additional help.

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English A1

Mr. Adams
Room 241
[email protected]
[email protected]

English 11, International Baccalaureate


Instructor: Neville Adams
Conference Times: Wed/Fri 2:30pm
Textbook/Materials: TBD

Phone Number: 301-513-5700


Room Number: 241

Email: [email protected]
Credits: 1.5

Major Resources For Instruction:


IB English 11 content and requirements are a partial fulfillment of the Parkdalel High School IB Curriculum listed below:
Part I: World Literature: Imprisoned Lives
1. The Stranger- Albert Camus
2. Metamorphosis- Franz Kafka
3. A Dolls House- Henrik Ibsen
Assessment: World Lit. Assignment 1: aspect of a region or theme, 1200-150 words (20%),
Part II: Detailed Study
1. Hamlet- Shakespeare
2. Selected poems by William Blake, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath
3. 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. Song of Solomon Toni Morrison
4. Ethan Frome- Edith Wharton
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. Othello - Shakespeare
2. Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison
3. Kaffir Boy Mark Methabane
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.

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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.

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.

English A1

Mr. Adams
Room 241
[email protected]
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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 12th grade. This
assignment is based on at least two of the three World Literature works studied in the 11th grade. (Externally assessed)
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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

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The Stranger Albert Camus


A dolls House- Henrik Ibsen

I.

Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will:


A. Write a comparison/contrast essay
B. Develop and construct model of metaphor
C. Maintain Journal entries (written commentaries)
D. Demonstrate mastery of vocabulary from each work studied
E. Present oral commentaries (formal and informal)

Second :
The Stranger- Albert Camus
A Dolls House Henrik Ibsen
Poetry of William Blake, Sylvia Plath, and Langston Hughes
I.

Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will:


A. Compose a Literary Analysis, comparing two or more works
B. Write a formal commentary
C. Maintain Journal entries
D. Show mastery of vocabulary from each work
E. Color-mark of poetry

Third:
Poetry of William Blake, Sylvia Plath, and Langston Hughes
Native Son Richard Wright

I.

Specific student outcomes from unit - The student will:


A. Develop oral and written narrative responses to works
B. Write comparison/contrast of at least two of plays studied
C. Maintain Journal entries (written commentaries)
D. Demonstrate mastery of vocabulary from each work studied

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 [email protected]. All requests for accommodations for this course are welcomed.

English A1

Mr. Adams
Room 241
[email protected]
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