IB Expectations
How many years is the Language and Literature course and how many assessments are there (list them)?
2 years, with 4 assessments (Individual Oral, HL Essay, Paper 1 and Paper 2)
What materials are needed for class?
Highlighters, notebook/paper, computer
What is the 20-20 rule?
Students are not allowed to leave class during the first/last 20 minutes of class.
What is the penalty for AI/plagiarism use?
A referral and guardian/coordinator contact.
What is the resubmission and late work policy?
NO resubmissions and NO late work.
When can you see a counselor?
During lunch or elective periods
What are the 3 new texts for this school year?
Bonus: #2 What are the non-literary texts for this year? #3 What text was replaced this year?
Poems by Duffy, Animal Farm and Astroboy comics
#2 Zootopia 1 & 2, Jojo Rabbit, Melanie Martinez
#3 Astroboy replaced Persepolis
What is the absence policy? How are X's applicable?
Students must turn in admits for absences and may make up work if their absences are excused only. X's will never be given for any reason.
When can the door stay open?
NEVER!! Doors can never be left open/propped with anything (trash can/etc.) unless a teacher is standing/holding the door.
What is the learner portfolio?
The collection of student work from the 2 years of the course, compiled through Wakelet
Identify the class money system?
Money will be received as an incentive and may be used as extra credit or for snacks. Lost money will not be reimbursed and money may be revoked at teacher discretion.
If you need a school device, where can you get one?
Mr. Ruiz
What are the 3 areas of exploration?
Readers, Writers & Texts, Time & Space, and Intertextuality
Communication will be through what applications?
Talking Points & Google Classroom
What must be completed as part of mandatory graduation requirements for English?
Mental Health vides