Grade 9-12 Course Descriptors

English A1 IB HL (11)
Students study a variety of texts which covers poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Readings include titles such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus, the poetry of John Keats, Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Woolf’s To the Lighthouse, and Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. Assessment tasks include oral presentations and commentaries; written commentaries; comparison-contrast essays; and essay examinations. Higher Level students write two World Literature essays (1500 words each) and study 15 texts.
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English A1 IB SL (11)
Students study a variety of texts which covers poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Readings include titles such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus, the poetry of John Keats, Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Woolf’s To the Lighthouse, and Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. Assessment tasks include oral presentations and commentaries; written commentaries; comparison-contrast essays; and essay examinations. Standard Level students write one World Literature essay (1500 words) and study 11 texts.
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English A2 IB HL (11)
The language A2 syllabus consists of the study of language, texts and culture, which is made possible through the framework of culture and literary options.  In the language A2 course students have the opportunity to develop and refine the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Throughout the course, students are exposed to a wide range of types of texts. Students are expected to compare and contrast aspects of language, texts, and culture. Assessment for Higher Level and Standard Level: Written Paper Component – External Assessment (50%), Written Tasks – External Assessment (20%), Individual Oral  (15%), Interactive Oral (15%).
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English A2 IB SL (11)
The language A2 syllabus consists of the study of language, texts and culture, which is made possible through the framework of culture and literary options.  In the language A2 course students have the opportunity to develop and refine the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Throughout the course, students are exposed to a wide range of types of texts. Students are expected to compare and contrast aspects of language, texts, and culture. Assessment for Higher Level and Standard Level: Written Paper Component – External Assessment (50%), Written Tasks – External Assessment (20%), Individual Oral  (15%), Interactive Oral (15%).
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English B IB HL (11)
Students will further develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and presenting. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the English language is used in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes. Therefore, they will utilize an assortment of texts, including IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation books, grammar textbooks, magazines, newspapers, fiction and film to classify, analyze, and evaluate information. Students study current and global issues and practice their skills in oral competence with debates, interviews and presentations. Students will prepare for the IBDP exams and further tertiary study by focusing on various genres prevalent in such exams such as narrative, persuasive writing, report writing, recount, and essays. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways including writing, oral presentations, and technology using the DP assessment criteria
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English B IB HL (11)
Students will further develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and presenting. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the English language is used in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes. Therefore, they will utilize an assortment of texts, including IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation books, grammar textbooks, magazines, newspapers, fiction and film to classify, analyze, and evaluate information. Students study current and global issues and practice their skills in oral competence with debates, interviews and presentations. Students will prepare for the IBDP exams and further tertiary study by focusing on various genres prevalent in such exams such as narrative, persuasive writing, report writing, recount, and essays. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways including writing, oral presentations, and technology using the DP assessment criteria
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English B IB SL (11)
Students will further develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and presenting. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the English language is used in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes. Therefore, they will utilize an assortment of texts, including IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation books, grammar textbooks, magazines, newspapers, fiction and film to classify, analyze, and evaluate information. Students study current and global issues and practice their skills in oral competence with debates, interviews and presentations. Students will prepare for the IBDP exams and further tertiary study by focusing on various genres prevalent in such exams such as narrative, persuasive writing, report writing, recount, and essays. Students will be assessed in a variety of ways including writing, oral presentations, and technology using the DP assessment criteria
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