Port Moody Secondary School District #43 (Coquitlam)
English A1 IB Program
English IB courses are designed for students who have demonstrated strength in English
and who enjoy the stimulation of working in a challenging academic setting. The courses
continue and extend students’ study of language and literature through a variety of
curricular topics and activities. As with other English classes, the prescribed learning
outcomes fall into three areas:
Comprehending and Responding
Students study a variety of thematic units through literature including novels, nonfiction, poetry, mythology, and drama. Students develop a command of the
language appropriate for the study of literature and a discriminating appreciation
of the need for an effective choice of register and style in both written and oral
communication.
Communicating Ideas and Information
Students develop their powers of expression, both in oral and written
communication. This work includes language study, writing and communication
skills, and written and oral commentary.
Self and Society
Throughout the courses, students will sharpen their awareness of the range of uses
of language. Their work will direct them toward developing the skills of critical
thinking and clear communication for individual endeavours and work with
others.
Assessment methods and tools may include observation, student self-assessment, daily
assignments, quizzes, samples of student work, essays, written and oral hotspot
commentaries, tests, projects, and performance reviews.
The hallmarks of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) are these:
Beyond intellectual rigor and high academic standards, strong emphasis is
placed on the ideals of international understanding and compassionate
thinkers, life long learners and informed participants in local and world
affairs. (IBO Introductory Booklet)
In the IB Program, we support and promote these values and expect our students to
conduct themselves within the guidelines of responsible citizenship and good academic
practice. Student deportment that runs counter to these guidelines is harmful to the
student and detrimental to the goals of IB. Such behaviour will be reviewed by the site
administrator and may result in dismissal from the program. A student accepted into the
IB Program must maintain good standing in the program or his/her actions may result in
dismissal from the program.
All information on line:
http://sites.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/portmoody/kukulowicz/default.aspx
Grade 10
Grade
Eleven
IB
Grade
Assessment Twelve
House of
Spirits (I)
Romeo and
Juliet (II)
Lord of
Flies (IV)
Poetry (IV)
Wordsworth
Antigone (I)
World Lit #2
Part I, III,
IV
Literary
Murder (III)
Blood
Wedding
(IV)
Macbeth
(IV)
Poetry –
Atwood (II)
IB
Assessment
Oral based
on Part IV
Doll’s House
(I)
Poetry Keats
(II)
King Lear
(II)
World Lit #1
based on
Part I
Oral Based
on Part II
Handmaids
(III)
A Bird in the
House III
The Great
Gatsby
III
Exam based
on Part III
Syllabus
Part I: World Literature: 3 Works to be assessed by two essays to be externally
evaluated. (The Family)
1.
2.
3.
Antigone – Sophocles
A Doll’s House – Ibsen
The House of the Spirits – Allende
12A
12A
11
Part II: Detailed Study: 4 Works to be assessed by one formal Oral Commentary
various other oral activities.
1.
2.
3.
4.
King Lear – Shakespeare
Poetry – Atwood
Poetry – Keats
Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare
12A
11
12A
10
Part III : Groups of Works: Art of the Novel: 3 Works + 1 World Literature to be
assessed by a 4 hour written exam in May
1.
Literary Murder – Gur
(WL)
11
2.
A Bird in the House – Laurence
12B
3.
The Great Gatsby – Fitzgerald
12B
4.
The Handmaid’s Tale – Atwood
12A
Part IV: School’s Own Choice: 3 Works + 1 World Literature to be assessed orally
during the course.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Blood Wedding – Lorca
Macbeth – Shakespeare
Lord of the Flies – Golding
Poetry – Wordsworth
(WL)
11
11
10
10
English Pre IB 9
Course Outline
Units of Study:
Literature
A. Novel Study
Through the study of two novels, The War Between the Classes and
Fahrenheit 451, students will recognize that one of the most important functions of
literature is to provide a critical analysis of society
Assessment: Tests and chapter quizzes
Group analysis presentation project
Circle in circle oral debate
Oral commentary
Written responses, including persuasive essay
B. Drama
Through a detailed class study of Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s
Dream, students will gain an appreciation of literary heritage, as well as an understanding
of dramatic devices and poetic techniques.
Assessment: Tests and Act quizzes
Group presentations
Essay response
C. Short Stories
Using Inside Stories I students will review elements of this genre and
acquire a vocabulary which will allow them to discuss literature in a critical manner.
Assessment: Circle in circle debate
Written responses
Tests and quizzes
Group literary analysis project
Essay response (persuasive)
D. Poetry
Students will study a specifically chosen selection of poems and learn a
number of poetic devices.
Assessment: Tests and quizzes (poem analysis)
Poetry poster project
Poetic devices in class work
Writing
A. Grammar and Vocabulary
B. Composition
Evaluation Breakdown
Classroom
80%
- In-class assignment, projects and presentations
- Tests and Quizzes
- Homework
Final
20%
50%
35%
15%
Pre I.B. English 10
Course Outline
Unit I
-Grammar, punctuation and sentence review
-Novel of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Unit II
-Introduction to Shakespeare
-Study of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Unit III
-Novel Study of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Unit IV
-Study of Wordsworth Poetry
-Selected Short Stories
-Preparation for provincial exam
Assessment Practices
-Oral presentations
-Literature Reviews
-Circle in circle discussions
-Oral commentaries
-Written commentaries
-Essays
English 11 IB
Course Outline
Unit Breakdown:
Unit One:
Drama
Unit Two:
Novel
Unit Three:
Poetry
Unit Five:
Oral Commentary
Macbeth
Blood Wedding
House of Spirits
Literary Murder
Atwood
World Literature Assignment #2: (creative)
(detailed criteria to be provided)
10% of IB Mark
Oral Commentary/Presentation
15 % of IB Mark
Mark Breakdown:
Written work (commentary & essay)
Oral Commentary
Class work
Projects and Assignments
15%
Tests and Quizzes
20 %
Final Exam
20 %
30%
15%
55%
Total
100%
Intellectual Dishonesty
*Attendance is mandatory.
*Students are expected to arrive on time to class!!!!!!
*See plagiarism booklet for full explanation as well as your student agenda pg. 7.
*No electronic devices are allowed to be used in this class.
*All illnesses must be confirmed by parent/guardian
*Students are fully responsible for completing all work missed.
English 12 IB A/B
Course Outline
World Literature: three works to be assessed by one essay to be externally evaluated
*
*
*
*
*
Antigone
A Doll’s House
Poetry
King Lear
The Handmaid’s Tale
Sophocles
Ibsen
Keats
Shakespeare
Atwood
*
*
A Bird in the House
The Great Gatsby
Laurence
Fitzgerald
World Literature Essay
#1:
(Comparison of a focused thesis)
1000 -1500 words
Oral Commentary
10% of IB Mark
15% of IB Mark
English 12 Provincial Exam
-students are expected to prepare for provincial
exams independently using the online examples
provided by the Ministry of Education
English 12
Prov. Exam
Class Work
40%
60%
-oral component
-written component
30%
30%
Theory of Knowledge
Course Outline
Course Content
Theory of Knowledge Introduction
Ways of Knowing
Reason
Perception
Language
Emotion
The ways of knowing presented and covered by the instructor.
Areas of Knowledge
The areas of knowledge were presented over two instructional classes by student groups.
Each group was assigned an area of knowledge to present and instruct the class.
The areas covered were: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and
Aesthetics, History, Ethics and Religion. Each presentation required individuals in the
group to cover a particular aspect of the knowledge area. Whole class discussions and
questions followed each presentation.
Resources
Alchin, Nicholas. Theory of Knowledge. John Murray Publishers Ltd. London., 2003
Tomkinson, John L. The Enterprise of Knowledge. Leader Books., 2004
Plato. The Theaetetus, The Euthyphro from Gould, James and Mulvaney Robert.
Classical Philosophical Questions. Pearson Education, Inc., New Jersey., 2007
Moser, Paul K. and vander Nat, Paul. Human Knowledge. Oxford University Press, Inc.
1995
Various articles from:
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Evaluation
1. Participation
30 %
a. Class Discussions
b. Quizzes on assigned readings
c. Participation on the Theory of Knowledge Blog
d. Short Writing Assignments: in-class writings assigned periodically during
course
2. Group Presentations on the Areas of Knowledge
10%
3. Theory of Knowledge Oral Presentation
20%
4. Theory of Knowledge Essay
40%
Please Note: A very important component of the course is participation in classroom
discussion. Each student needs to be engaged in the discussion at hand and contribute
thoughtful ideas. Such engagement in the ‘cut and thrust of discussion’ develops skill
and builds background knowledge, the students will use in their oral presentation and
papers. The quizzes on the assigned readings will hold students accountable, improve
their reading skills in this area and build a good knowledge base.
Special Features
1. Theory of Knowledge Student Blog.
2. Philosopher’s Library: Books gathered and purchased for use by Theory of
Knowledge students. Books are displayed in the classroom and borrowed by
the students.
3. Philospher’s Lounge: Classroom area set aside for a seating area that
students can hang out in. Books and internet philosophy sites, videos, and
audios bookmarked are available for Theory of Knowledge students to use.
4. Philosopher’s Café: Evening meetings optional to Theory of Knowledge issues are
held each month. Topics ranged from solipsism, love, nature of god and derivation of
morality from reason or God. In the upcoming year, biweekly meetings of the Café will
be held
IB Training for Staff in English Department
Chritine Pain
Winter
2004
Vancouver
English A1
Peter Nicholas Smyth
Winter
2005 Vancouver
Mentorship under David Hunnings PMSS 2004 – 2007
English A1
Johnna Manson
Spring
2004
Vancouver
English A1
Glenda Kukulowicz
Spring
2006
Los Angeles
English A1
Glenda Kukulowicz
Winter
2007
Toronto
TOK