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IB English A literature HL/SL. The detailed study of the context, genre and impact of a broad range of literary works from different eras and countries. Part 1 Works in Translation (2-3 works) Part 2 Detailed Study (3 works) Part 3 Genre Study (3-4 works) Part 4 Options (3 works)
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IB English A literature HL/SL The detailed study of the context, genre and impact of a broad range of literary works from different eras and countries. • Part 1 Works in Translation (2-3 works) • Part 2 Detailed Study (3 works) • Part 3 Genre Study (3-4 works) • Part 4 Options (3 works) HL: 13 works over 2 years SL: 11 works over 2 years
Details • Orals : Part 4 and Part 2 These are the Individual Oral Presentation (IOP) and Individual Oral Commentary (IOC) They are equally weighted. Both are assessed internally, but the IOC is moderated externally • WA – Written Assignment Part 1 This is an essay response (1200 – 1500 words) to one of the works in translation • Paper 1 (preparation throughout the IB programme) This paper asks you to write a commentary on an previously unseen text. You will have a choice between a poem and a prose piece. At standard level, you are provided with guiding questions. • Paper 2 (Part 3) This is a comparative essay on the texts studied in this genre focus unit. You will need to be able to confidently discuss at least two of the texts studied.