Year 11 and 12 Back to School Night IB Diploma Programme – Language and Literature

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

2. Overview 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.

3. Units of Study – Year 11

4. Units of Study – Year 12

5. Assessment - SL

6. Assessment - HL

7. Term One and Term Two – Year 11 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

8. Term Three and Term Four – Year 11 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)

9. Term One - Year 12 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 24TH FEBRUARY 2014 • Written Task Two – DUE 24TH FEBRUARY 2014 • Re-do FOA – DUE 17TH MARCH 2014 • Paper One – 21ST APRIL 2014

10. Term Two and Term Three - Year 12 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 9TH JUNE 2014 • Written Task Two – DUE 9TH JUNE 2014 • Paper Two – DUE 9TH MAY 2014 • Paper Two – DUE 14TH JULY 2014 • Paper Two – DUE 30TH JULY 2014

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

12. Homework • 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

13. Communication • 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

14. Thank you!