IB English 12 A1 HL



-238125-37973000IB English II (HL)2017-2018"One of the most effective and humanizing ways that people of different cultures can have access to each other's experiences and concerns is through works of literary merit."--Salma JayyusiInstructors: JacquesMcClintockObergjacqueci@pwcs.eduMcClinML@pwcs.eduObergHM@pwcs.edu 571-298-0420571-298-0538571-298-0537After School Hours: By AppointmentRationale: Critical thinking and analysis are two skills most commonly utilized in the modern workforce. While not all jobs will require employees to analyze literary elements and their effect on the reader, each one of you will have to utilize critical thinking skills in the future. In addition to reinforcing critical thinking skills, this course provides students with elements of cultural literacy necessary for life in a global environment. The literature is designed to expose you to various cultures, customs, and beliefs. Course Objectives: Skills in the areas of oral presentation, formal academic writing, and critical analysis will be developed as we read and study literary texts. Students will: become effective communicators, in both speaking and writinglearn to see relationships across and between texts and other media think criticallyunderstand, appreciate, and construct their own meaning from a diverse selection of textsFormat and Procedures: This course is structured much like a college level course to prepare you for the rigors of college English classes. Students can earn college credit (depending on the college) if they score well on their IB exams. With this in mind, dedicated, hard-working, honest students are a must! Disruptive or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated. Students will be challenged to be independent thinkers and doers, while keeping a close eye on their own progress and seeking help when necessary. It is our expectation that all students be respectful, be responsible, and be safe at all times. Students are not allowed to use cell phones during instructional time; however, teachers may allow cell phone use at certain points in a lesson for educational purposes. Students will be advised when cell phones are appropriate. During the school day, there should be no headphones, ear buds, or cell phones used except during lunch. Course Requirements: Class attendance and participation policy Students’ attendance in class is vital, especially with block classes. Essential information is covered in each class. Excessive attendance issues are serious and will be addressed firmly.Course Readings The year will be divided as follows: Part Two: Detailed StudyRepresentative texts from each of the genres of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama will be studied in close detail. The student not only gains an appreciation for the individual works but will also compare/contrast the unique features of each genre. I. Drama: Othello (Shakespeare)EnglishC 16/17II. Prose: Collection of Short Stories (Poe) American C 19III. Poetry: Collection of Poetry (Dickinson) EnglishC 19***IB Assessment: Oral Commentary (Date in January TBA) Part Three: Group of Works (DRAMA)Students will read four plays from different authors, time periods and styles. The student will not only gain an appreciation for the individual works but will also analyze the specific conventions of drama and the differences/similarities within that genre.I. A Streetcar Named Desire (Williams) American C20II. Topdog/Underdog (Parks)American C21III. Master Harold and the Boys (Fugard)African C20IV. The Importance of Being Earnest (Wilde)Irish C19***IB Assessments: Written Papers 1 & 2 in May Required Texts: TITLEAUTHORPUBLISHERPUB. DATEISBN OthelloWilliam ShakespeareSignet Classics1998978-0451526922The Best of Poe(Poe stories may be printed from the internet in place of purchasing this text.)Edgar Allan PoePrestwick House2006978-1580493871A Streetcar Named DesireTennessee WilliamsNew Directions2004978-0811216029Topdog/UnderdogSuzan-Lori ParksTheatre Communications Group2002978-1-55936-201-6Master Harold and the BoysAthol FugardSamuel French2010978-0573640391The Importance of Being EarnestOscar WildeAvon1976978-0380012770During the two years of IB HL English, your child will study 13 works from a representative selection of genres, periods, and places. All of these texts will be required for whole class and small group instruction. These college-level texts have been carefully chosen from IB’s list of authors and works in order to provide a balanced and diverse selection for students.? This literature is challenging, provocative, and often reveals elements of social behavior that are not desirable; in the end, we ask that you look for evidence of resilience of the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity of human beings to rise above circumstances, and thrive as a result of hardship.? Look for what uplifts.? These authors and poets will provide you an opportunity to do this.? IB examiners assess our students based on our notification of works studied, which results in the pairing of examiners based on their level of familiarity with these works.If for any reason you have questions or concerns about a text on Gar-Field’s IBDP English Syllabus, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.?We would be happy to discuss the teaching rationale for the text and how it will help your child build skills for IB assessments and beyond.V. Course Grade Design:Grades will be calculated based upon the following assessment categories. A percentage score will be awarded for each assignment.90% - SummativeThese assessments include, but are not limited to, annotations, tests, discussions/seminars, essays, presentations, and projects.Summative AssessmentsA grade of NHI will be placed in the grade book during the time that the assignment is missing. The NHI will remain if student does not submit prior to the assessment and/or retake window closing. That zero will be non-negotiable, as an extension has already been awarded.Remediation and reassessment opportunities must occur within a two-week period of receiving the graded assignment back. If assignments are submitted late, it will result in parental contact, notification to the IB office, and notification to the school counselor. Late assignments beyond the submission window indicated on the calendar will receive a maximum point value of 60% and feedback.If assignments demonstrate insufficient acquisition of skills it will result in parental contact, notification to the IB office, and notification to the school counselor.Students who are absent on a test date are ineligible for a retake on that test if they do not take it within three full school days. If they take longer than that, they will be administered the retake version. Students who take the retake as their first assessment will not be allowed to remediate and retake.Students may only retake once per target per assessment.Students must complete a Late/Incomplete Assignment form and/or a Retake Request form for any late assignment or retake request. 10% -FormativeThese assessments may include, but are not limited to, quizzes, presentations, discussions/seminars, projects, and essays.Formative AssessmentsA grade of NHI will be placed in the grade book during the time that the assignment is missing. Late assignments beyond one class period will receive a maximum point value of 60% and feedback.All formative assessments should be completed prior to the initial summative assessment.All formative assessments must be completed prior to ability to retake summative assessments.Some formative assessments may be eligible for remediation. Your instructor will let you know in advance if this is the case. Students who are absent on a formative assessment date must take that assessment within two class periods. For formative assessments that are eligible for remediation, you must remediate and retake within two class periods. The student’s first semester grades will be determined as follows: Quarter 1 (22.5%) + Quarter 2 (22.5%) = Semester 1Quarter 3 (22.5%) + Quarter 4 (22.5%) = Semester 2Final Grade = Semester 1 (45%) + Semester (45%) + Final Exam (10%) = Year End Grade (100%)The Prince William County Public Schools’ grading scale will be used and is as follows:A = 90-100%, B+ = 87-89%, B = 80-86%, C+ = 77-79%, C = 70-76%, D+ = 67-69%, D = 60-66%, F = 59%-0The following placeholders and scores will be used in the course gradebook:PlaceholderScoreMeaningNHI0Used to identify an assessment or practice assignment that was not submittedAB0Used to identify an assessment or practice assignment that a student missed due to an absence, regardless of type of absenceN/Ano value Used to identify an assessment that was not given to your student; Could include enrichment or re-teaching tasks that did not apply to your student, but may have applied to other students in the classConduct and Effort GradesConduct and effort grades will be given based on the following rubric.Does Not Meet Standards (U)Meets Standards (S)Exceeds Standards (O)Effort-Seldom completes assignments and work on time -Seldom demonstrates care and attention in work -Seldom asks for help when needed -Seldom has required materials-Seldom participates in class activities and discussions -Seldom gives the best effort on assignments, projects and assessments-Usually completes assignments and work on time -Usually demonstrates care and attention in work -Usually asks for help when needed -Usually has required materials-Usually participates in class activities and discussions -Usually gives the best effort on assignments, projects and assessments-Always completes assignments and work on time -Always demonstrates care and attention in work -Always asks for help when needed -Always has required materials-Always participates in class activities and discussions -Always gives the best effort on assignments, projects and assessmentsConductSeldom demonstrates a caring, cooperative and respectful attitude toward others -Seldom works quietly/independently on assignments-Seldom demonstrates safe behavior-Seldom on task and uses time productively -Seldom shows responsible behavior by coming to class on time and attending regularly-Usually demonstrates a caring, cooperative and respectful attitude toward others -Usually works quietly/independently on assignments-Usually demonstrates safe behavior-Usually on task and uses time productively-Usually shows responsible behavior by coming to class on time and attending regularly-Always demonstrates a caring, cooperative and respectful attitude toward others -Always works quietly/independently on assignments-Always demonstrates safe behavior-Always on task and uses time productively-Always shows responsible behavior by coming to class on time and attending regularlyStatement on Grading and Return TimesIt is my goal to provide adequate feedback on graded assignments in a timely manner. Please realize that quality feedback (based on grading rubrics) takes time. If you have questions or concerns about the timeliness of a graded assignment, please contact your instructor directly via email or schedule an appointment.b. Make-Up Work and DeadlinesIt is essential that annotations/assigned readings/assignments be completed on time as class lessons will be based on this information. Assigned readings will be assessed via daily quizzes and annotation checks, as indicated on the unit calendars. Summative annotations should be submitted within the assigned due date window, also indicated on calendars. In the event of an anticipated excused absence (field trip, family trip), students are expected to submit their assignments (formative and summative) prior to their absence.In the event of an unanticipated excused absence, students are expected to make every effort to electronically submit their assignments via email or to by midnight of the day the assignment was due. c. HomeworkStudents should expect homework/readings every school night. Assignments will vary and may include worksheets, class projects, essays, annotations, writings and readings. If there is no specific homework posted for a particular date, this is to allow students appropriate time to work on major reading and/or writing assignments.d. Remediation and RetakesStudents should perform to the best of their abilities on all assignments. In order to provide opportunities for continued growth and improvement towards mastery, students are eligible for summative retakes based upon the completion of remediation assignments. Specific guidelines regarding remediation assignments will be communicated after each assessment. Please read and review those policies prior to initial assignment completion.Academic TargetsIB 12.1: I can comprehend and interpret literature to reveal understanding/knowledge of the content, thought, feeling, and the intent of the work. (Paper 1, Paper 2, IOC)IB 12.2: I can show appreciation of how a writer’s choices of language, structure, technique, style, and genre conventions shape meaning. (Paper 1, Paper 2, IOC)IB 12.3: I can create an argument or piece of writing that is organized, coherent, and developed in its presentation. (Paper 1, Paper 2, IOC)IB 12.4: I can express ideas, both in writing and verbally, using appropriate register, style, and terminology. (Paper 1, Paper 2, IOC)IB 12.5: I can formulate a response to a question to show my understanding of the demands of the question and my knowledge of how works relate to it. (Paper 2, IOC)School Website (gar-)The school and class website is a valuable resource that allows for increased parent and student access to course information and materials. Class accounts will be updated weekly and should contain a copy of the syllabus and unit calendars. Students have been issued accounts that allow them to receive notifications, have access to message boards, and more. Important DatesBack to School Night- Sept. 7th 6:00-8:44 PMHomecoming Game- Oct. 20th Homecoming Dance- Oct. 21st Touching Bases- Oct. 9th 7:30-10:00 AMMaterialsCourse texts, loose-leaf paper, blue/black ink pens, highlighters, and a folder/binder. Replenish your supplies as needed. X. Academic Integrity Each student in this course is expected to abide by the Gar-Field IB Program Honor Code. Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's own work. You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in class with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students. However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else, in the form of an e-mail, an e-mail attachment file, a thumb drive, or a hard copy. Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically be referred to the IB Coordinator for suspension of an Honor Code Violation. Penalty for violation of this Code can also be extended to removal from the IB Program depending on the nature and number of offense.Six Classifications of the IB Honor Code:1. CHEATINGDefinition: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aides or other devises, or obtaining unauthorized assistance from any other source for work submitted as one’s own individual efforts in any class, assignment, or examination.2. PLAGIARISM Definition: Representing orally or in writing, in any academic assignment or exercise, the words, ideas or works of another as one’s own without customary and proper acknowledgment of the source.3. FACILITATING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Definition: Helping or attempting to help another person commit an act of academic dishonesty.4. ABUSE OF ACADEMIC MATERIALS Definition: Destroying, altering or making inaccessible academic resource materials5. STEALING ACADEMIC MATERIALS Definition: Taking, attempting to take, or withholding the property of another thereby permanently or temporarily depriving the owner of its use or possession.6. LYING RELATED TO ACADEMIC MATTERS Definition: Making any oral or written statement related to academic matters which the individual knows, or should know to be untrue.During assessments, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam.Clarification of PLEDGED “group work”Students will frequently work in pairs and teams in all disciplines. Groups/partners may be chosen by student or teacher. Although students will work together as teams, each will write up his/her own work. During group work, answers and solutions may be freely shared, but all members are expected to contribute. Simply copying the answers from another’s report, homework, etc. without having helped to produce the product is plagiarism and will be treated as such. Graphs, charts, data tables etc. may not be shared. Students will be working in groups and often using the same software to generate graphs, charts, data tables, papers, note cards, outlines, labs, etc. and it would be expected that partners will have common data and similar conclusions, but interpretation, manipulation and presentation of information and ideas is done individually. August 2017Please read the attached syllabus and sign below. Be sure to include your contact information. I look forward to working with both you and your student this year, and I hope to have the chance to meet you on Back to School Night, September 7, 2017.Sincerely,Mrs. Celeste Jacques, Ms. Megan McClintock, Mrs. Hannah ObergEnglish TeacherWe have read and understand the syllabus requirements and expectations._____________________________________________________________Student Name (printed)Parent/Guardian Name (printed)_____________________________________________________________Student SignatureParent/Guardian Signature____________________________Best phone # to reach you_________________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian Email Address (PLEASE PRINT)Best way to contact you during the school day: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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