1092y-H

IB English: Literature Year 1

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11

Prerequisites:

A grade of B in American Studies: Literature and History Honors/ or a B+ in American Studies: Literature and History Standard Level.

Course Description:

This is the first year of a two-year program preparing 11th and 12th graders to take the International Baccalaureate examination at either the Standard or the Higher Level. In this year of the course, candidates for either examination will follow the same curriculum, engaging in critical reading, discussion, and written analysis of a prescribed syllabus of works of acknowledged literary merit. Students will develop commentary skills, both oral and written, in analyzing and commenting on poetry and prose. They will also develop essay writing skills. IB evaluation will be based on essays, written and oral commentaries.

Assessment is aligned with the IBO assessment criteria. IB Predictions are based on student performance on IB assignments and mock exams.