An+Explanation+of+IB+Assessments

**External Assessment ** ü You will write a comparative essay on an aspect of at least two of the texts studied in Part One. ü You must generate the topic and title. ü I will conference with you before you submit your work to the IBO, but I cannot write comments on your paper.
 * Assessments: General Information **
 * World Literature Paper : 1000-1500 word comparative essay 20% **

ü Two unseen texts for commentary. One will be a poem. The other will be a piece of prose or drama. ü You must respond to **one** of the texts in an analytical manner. ü You will be provided with four guiding questions to help you with your commentary. These questions do not have to be answered, but they may give you a way in to your essay.
 * Paper One: Written Commentary (1 and 1/2 hours) ** **25%**

ü There will be six questions from which you can choose: two will be generic genre-specific (e.g. about poetry) and four will be general questions about literature. ü You need to answer **one** question **and refer to at least two works.**
 * Paper Two: Essay (1 and 1/2 hours) 25% **

**Internal Assessment ** ü Based on one of more of your Part 4 works (studied in the first semester of your Junior year). ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">You choose the topic and the method of delivery. Creativity is encouraged. ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">The presentation and any subsequent discussion (including both teacher and student questions) should last approximately 10-15 minutes.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Individual Oral Presentation 15% **

ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Based on an extract from one of the Part Two works (studied in the first semester of your Senior year). ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">You choose an extract at random from a selection provided by your teacher. ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">The extract will have two guiding questions on it which you may find useful but you do not have to answer directly. ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">You will have 20 minutes to prepare your commentary. ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">At the end of your preparation time, you will deliver your commentary for approximately 12 minutes, uninterrupted by the teacher. ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">In the remaining time, you will respond to one or two additional teacher questions ü <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">All commentaries will be recorded.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Individual Oral Commentary 15% **