Edmonds School District

Course Number

ENG 310

Length/Credit

Course Name

11th Grade English IB

Prerequisite

Application approval; advanced communication skills; 1 credit in Communication Foundations (English 9) and 1 credit in English 10

Location

EWHS

Course Description

Purpose: This course addresses academically oriented students who have well developed communication skills and a willingness to commit substantial time and effort to studies, during times when school is in session and when it is not. This class satisfied the United States literature requirement for graduation from high school. Credit in pre-IB English 9 and 10 is not a prerequisite, but participation in those classes gives students a "jump start" towards success in the IB classes. We urge students to enroll, concomitantly, in IB "Culture of the Americas" because, while the courses are not integrated, we have correlated the units of study, as much as possible, given the IB Organization guidelines. In order to receive IB credit on their transcript, the student is required to complete all IBO course requirements including IBO LIterature Orals (Internal Assessment), and complete the Official IBO fee paid exam or non-fee teacher administered IB exam.

Content: Internationally recognized works of literature, from the IBO lists form the basis of the curriculum. First semester will include a study of one major novel from IB world literature list and three extended works by American authors. Second semester will focus upon three major literary works by American authors. Second semester will focus upon three major literary works translated to English from their original languages. The IB language program places major emphasis upon communications, both oral and written. Students should expect to maintain detailed reading notebooks on materials studied in class and supplemental ones selected from prescribed lists. These notebooks will provide the "raw materials" for writing, presentations, and preparation for IB diplomas and AP tests, should students choose to seek AP credits.

Learning Demonstrations: Assessment will include traditional tests, projects, presentations, and observations, in accordance with IBO guidelines.