Note: Works are
not taught in this
order.
IB English A1 Syllabus and Assessment
Class of 2016
2 Years—11th and 12th Grade
Syllabus
Part I: Works in Translation (Junior year,
2nd semester)
1. The Thief and the Dogs, Naguib Mafouz
(Egypt, 20th C.)
2. Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Gabriel
Garcia Marquez (Columbia, 20th C.)
3. A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen (Norway 19th
C.)
Part II: Detailed Study (Genre Study)
(Senior year, 1st semester)
1. Othello, Shakespeare (Drama)
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
(Prose-fiction)
3. Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop (Poetry)
Part III: Groups of Works, Genre: The
Novel (Senior year, 2nd semester)
1. Their Eyes Were Watching God,
Zora Neale Hurston
2. As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner
3. The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret
Atwood
4. Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad
Assessment
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25%
Analytical Essay
Assessments include Interactive Oral, The Reflective
Statement, Supervised Writing, and a 1500 word
analytical essay
Graded Externally by IB Examiners
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15%
Individual Oral Commentary
o Taped commentary on a poem
AND passage from a Part II work
o 30 minutes
Graded Internally by IB Teacher
Tapes sent to IB for evaluation
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45%
Exam Paper I (20%):
o Written commentary over an
unseen prose passage or poem
o 2 hours
Exam Paper II (25%):
o Comparison/Contrast essay on a
general question pertaining to the
genre of the novel
o 2 hours
Graded Externally by IB Examiners
Part IV: School’s Free Choice
15%
1. In Cold Blood, Truman Capote
 Individual Oral Presentation
(U.S. 20th C.)
o Presentation of a topic based on
2. Short stories of Flannery O’Connor
Part 4 works
(U. S. 20th C.)
o 10-15 minutes
3. Poetry of Sylvia Plath/Seamus
Graded Internally by IB Teacher
Heaney/Emily Dickinson (19th/20th C.)
IB Senior English
2015-2016 Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Stephanie Lindow
lindows@mpsd.k12.wi.us
920-663-9673
Room 319
Course Activities:
You will be completing Parts II and III in IB Senior English. During first semester this
will include the reading and study of Othello by William Shakespeare, Pride and Prejudice by
Jane Austen, and various poems by Elizabeth Bishop. The goal of this first semester will be to
prepare you to successfully complete the Individual Oral Commentary and Discussion (required
assessment for IB). In semester two, we will prepare for the May Exam which will require you to
compare and contrast two of the novels from semester two- Their Eyes Were Watching God by
Zora Neale Hurston, As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret
Atwood, and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.
Required Materials:
 Pencils and pens
 Highlighters (at least two different colors…great for annotating)
 Organizational system-folder or 3-ring binder
 Loose-leaf paper or notebook
 Computer
Optional Materials:
 Post-it notes (you may find these helpful for marking important spots in the text)
 Your own copy of the texts
o If you wish, you may choose to purchase your own copy of the texts that we are
reading. This will allow you the opportunity to write directly in your copy of the
text which you may find helpful throughout the study of the text. If you choose to
do this, I would recommend you purchase the same version we are reading in
class to make it easier for you to follow along with class discussion. Below are
the ISBN numbers for each of the novels we will read this year. Please note that
it will not be necessary for you to purchase Heart of Darkness as each of you will
receive a paper copy for you to write on for this novel.
 Othello: 978-0-7434-7755-0
 Pride and Prejudice: 978-0-307-27810-4
 Their Eyes Were Watching God: 978-0-06-112006-0
 As I Lay Dying: 978-0-679-73225-9
 The Handmaid’s Tale: 978-0-385-49081-8
Expectations:
 Be on time and prepared for class. This includes bringing the necessary materials to class
and being ready to participate in all class activities.
 Do your best. I don’t expect you to simply try; I want your best work.
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Complete assignments on time. This includes reading assignments. As this class is
literature based, there will be frequent reading assignments. Late work will be penalized
(see late work section).
Take responsibility for work missed due to absence. You must take the initiative to make
up material you have missed. This includes material covered in class and work done
outside of class.
o If you know you are going to miss class, for example a school field trip, you must
get your work prior to your absence, and it must be done upon your return to class
or earlier, or it will be considered late.
o A reading schedule is available at the start of each novel for the entire novel in the
shared folder in Google Drive. Please consult this if you forget the reading
assignment or are absent, so you can stay current with the reading.
Grades:
 Your grade will be based on essays, tests/quizzes, projects, reading journals, and in-class
work/participation.
 Grading is done on a total point system and then converted to a percentage grade:
o 100%-98% A+
o 97%-93% A
o 92%-90% Ao 89%-88% B+
o 87%-83% B
o 82%-80% Bo 79%-78% C+
o 77%-73% C
o 72%-70% Co 69%-63% D
o 62%-60% Do 59% and lower F
Late Work:
 Assignments submitted later that day will receive an automatic 7% deduction.
 Assignments submitted one day late will receive an automatic 10% deduction.
 Assignments submitted two days late will receive an automatic 20% deduction.
 Assignments turned in after three days will not be awarded any points. However,
all major assignments MUST be completed in order to pass this class.
Plagiarism, Cheating, and Misconduct:
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I want your best, not someone else’s. I expect you to complete all assignments, papers,
tests, etc. on your own. Plagiarism (copying another’s ideas or words without
acknowledgement) is a very serious offense, as is cheating (copying or using answers
from another student, using crib notes of any kind, etc.).
I support and follow the Lincoln High School Academic Honesty policy. If a student
is caught plagiarizing or cheating, he/she will receive a zero on that assignment, and
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I may contact parents and administration. It may also be necessary for the student
to redo that assignment, without credit, in order to demonstrate that they have
learned the course material.
If you are caught a second time, you will receive a zero in the course.
Miscellaneous Policies:
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Use appropriate language (no swearing or use of abusive language).
Limit requests for passes during my class. So plan ahead and use time between classes
wisely.
I will dismiss you, not the bell. Do not line up by the door and prepare to leave. We will
usually be working till the bell, so participate until class is finished.
Cell phones, iPods, headphones etc. may be used when permission has been granted by
me prior to being used. If they become a distraction to the user or others within the class,
they will be confiscated for the class period. It will be brought to the office on repeat
offenses.
You should bring your computer to class with you each day.
Final exams will be worth 10% of the semester grade.
Communication:
 I am available by email or telephone. Students, I prefer you email me at
lindows@manitowocpublicschools.org .
 I will be available before and after school as well as first hour if you need to see me.
Please arrange a time to meet with me if possible to ensure that I will be available to help
you.
 I will always be available during the WIN period, so please sign up to attend my session
to receive help even if the session is not what you want help in.
 I want all of my students to succeed. Please let me know if you have questions, concerns,
or need extra help. I am ready and willing to help you pass this class.
Student Name: _________________________________________________________________
______ Yes, I have read the syllabus for IB English and understand the expectations of the
course. I know what plagiarism is and understand the impact plagiarizing will have on my grade.
Student Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian, please sign below to indicate that you have also read the syllabus and
understand the expectations I have for your child in my class. Please contact me with any
questions at 920-663-9673 or lindows@mpsd.k12.wi.us . Thank You!
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Preferred Contact Information: _______________________________________