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ENGLISH 9

Course Number: 1000 Grade level: 9

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: n/a This course emphasizes the study of the literary genres: short story, novel, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Compositions and written and oral language development are integrated into the study of literature. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through class participation, group work, essays, tests, creative writing pieces, and oral class presentations.

ENGLISH 10

Course Number: 1010 Grade level: 10

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 9 This course explores the literary heritage of the English speaking world. Students will learn how to write literary commentaries, expository essays, and creative pieces based on various genres. Students will also continue to develop and practice their oral expression, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills. Students will complete a major research project called: The Purpose Project. In addition to fostering writing, research, and editorial skills, the project is designed to help students see the world as it is beyond the classroom and how they might fit into and impact it.

GLOBAL TEXTS I

Course Number: 1025 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 Global Texts expands skyward from literature of the Americas to include literature and other texts from every corner of the world. The course will embrace literary and creative reading, writing, and analysis across cultures and textual genres. In addition to literature, this course will offer students the opportunity to analyze, discuss, and experience film, art, music, and more. This course is perfect for the curious, multicultural student whose mind is open and who has a desire to learn.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE SLI

Course Number: 1070 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 This course is the first year of a two-year Literature Standard Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. The course is similar to Literature Higher Level in its approach to literature but includes fewer texts and somewhat different requirements and criteria for IB assessments. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE HLI

Course Number: 1080 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 This course is the first year of the two-year IB Literature Higher Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLI

Course Number: 1092 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 This course is the first year of the two-year IB Language and Literature sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students engage with a range of literary texts from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures. They also develop an appreciation and understanding of the forms and influence of mass media and the development of the English language and culture. The SL course differs from the HL course primarily in the number of required IB assessments. The SL students are not required to write an externally-assessed essay. In addition, the SL Paper One IB exam is one hour and fifteen minutes as opposed to two hours and fifteen minutes at the HL level.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HLI

Course Number: 1090 Grade level: 11

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 This course is the first year of the two-year IB Language and Literature sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students engage with literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures. They also study a variety of non-literary text types including speeches, advertisements, articles, blogs, etc.. The major objectives of the program are: to develop confident and creative oral and written expression, to stimulate critical thinking, and to foster an understanding of how language, culture, and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed in texts. Assessment includes the HL essay, written and oral commentaries, discussions, and presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

GLOBAL TEXTS II

Course Number: 1026 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Global Tests I or Any IB Y1 English Course

Global Texts II continues the exploration of a wide variety of authors and literary genres including: the novel, poetry, drama, short stories, and the novel-in-verse. Some units of study allow for student choice in terms of texts and projects. On a daily basis, students should expect to discuss, read, and write. The writing assignments range from formal academic analyses to creative personal expressions. Projects may include assignments such as creating a poetry portfolio, recording a short story podcast episode, and sharing research findings in oral presentations. This course is designed to engage students using the power of words.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE SLII

Course Number: 1071 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB English A: Literature SLI This course is the second year of a two-year Literature Standard Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. The course is similar to Literature Higher Level in its approach to literature but includes fewer texts and somewhat different requirements and criteria for IB assessments. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE HL II

Course Number: 1081 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB English A: Literature HLI This course is the second year of the two-year IB Literature Higher Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures. The major objectives of the course is to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLII

Course Number: 1093 Grade level: 12

Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB English A: Language and Literature SL1

This is the second year of a two-year IB standard level course. In the second year, students will continue to work on developing their listening, speaking, reading, writing, presenting, and performing skills. They will continue to work on analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. In the second year of the course, SL students will focus on their Individual Commentary and on their written exams.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HL II

Course Number: 1091

Credit Value: 1 Grade level: 12

Prerequisite: IB English A: Language and Literature HLI

This course is the second year of the two-year IB Language and Literature sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures, as well the forms and influence of mass media and the development of the English language and culture. The major objectives of this course is to develop oral and written expression, to stimulate critical thinking, and to understand how language, culture, and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed in texts. Assessment includes essays, written and oral commentaries, discussions, and presentations, as well as IB required assessments.