Summer Assignments
(The IB Parent Organization will be sponsoring a book sale of the following
‘assigned readings’ on June 1, & 2 (2:15-3:15 p.m.), and June 3 & 4 (11:15-12:15
p.m.) in the IB Office. Please support the IBPO by purchasing your books there.
Checks should be made out to the IBPO.)
Grade 9
English: Edith Hamilton's Mythology-Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
The Bride Price is by Buchi Emecheta
AP World History: A History of the World in Six Glasses by Standage
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Grade 10
English: A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway
The Joy Luck Club by Tan
Bel Canto by Patchett
AP European History: A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester
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Grade 11
English: Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig
‘Wife of Bath’ & The Pardoner’s Tale (Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales-can be
downloaded)
Biology: State of Fear by Michael Chriton
Economics: Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science by Charles Wheelan
History of the Americas: American Creation by Joseph J. Ellis
Film Studies: go to ibfilm.wordpress.com and follow instructions from there
ITGS: Wired Magazine (subscription, to begin reading in summer)
Wired (1-year) - 12 issues / 12 months
$59.88 $10.00 ($0.83/issue)
Optional: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
http://itgs.wikispaces.com/Robotics
(Extra credit will be given for reading this book too)
Visual Arts: Candidates are to purchase an IB regulation sketchbook (hard cover, 8 ½ X
11). See below link for assistance. You may also purchase them at Art and Frame in
Sarasota (near Sarasota High School). Students are also encouraged to purchase Rives
BFK cold press paper and a small set of acrylic or watercolor paints. Art and Frame will
give students a discount; also see below Blick Art Supply link.
Blick Art Supplies:
http://www.dickblick.com/
Sketchbook:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/proart-hardbound-sketchbooks/
Rives BFK paper:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/rives-printmaking-papers/
Acrylic Paints:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-heavy-body-artist-acrylics-2-oz/
Watercolors:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/rembrandt-watercolors/
Assignments:
1) Examine the links below on portraits. Create a self - portrait using a strong light
source. Use the Rives paper and acrylic or watercolors. You can take a photo of
yourself to work with instead of using a mirror.
Links:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2987495208_6bb5546ab4.jpg
http://ryldesigns.feezee.com/images/Retro-Portrait-large.jpg
http://img.xcitefun.net/users/2009/07/102167,xcitefun-paintings-7.jpg
http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/6/62144/11_2008/matisse25.preview.jpg
2) Create a montage (a combination of images) that represents your cultural
heritage. See below links for ideas. Use large paper and acrylic and/or watercolor
paints.
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00fwp/identity/artmontage.jpg
http://artists.robertgenn.com/pal/jaxine_cummins/jaxine-cummins-artwork-africanwoman-girl_big.jpg
http://www.limkokwing.net/graphics/showcases/gallery/categories/illustration/cultura
l_0210_01.jpg
3) In your sketchbook create 2 pages of cultural information about your heritage.
Include images that show your culture. What makes you unique?
4) Go on a field trip to a gallery downtown or to the Ringling Museum or Salvador
Dali museum. Sketch from images that you like in your sketchbook. Fill two pages
from your visit with notes, sketches, and museum /gallery information (flyer).
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Grade 12
EXTENDED ESSAY: All IB 11 students are reminded that ‘final copy’ (disk; 2 copies)
are due upon Schedule Pick-up
TOK: What Does It All Mean? By Thomas Nagel
English: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingslover
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
‘The Franklin’s Tale’ & ‘The Miller’s Tale’ (Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales—can
be downloaded)
Economics: Read EITHER of the following--New Ideas from Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought by
Todd Buchholz
The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done
About It by Paul Collier
History of the Americas: Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change From
Hawaii to Iraq by Stephen Kinzer
Visual Arts: Standard Level students are to look at and select an investigative module
from the teaching website and complete 5 pages from the exploratory section (in
sketchbook) and should complete one concentration (on canvas).
Higher Level students are to design their own investigative module. Use the examples on
the website for establishing the framework. Complete the exploratory section in
sketchbook (5 pages). Students at Higher Level should also complete one concentration
(on canvas).