English Language and Literature for the IB Diploma
Brad Philpot
| ISBN | 978-1-107-40034-4 |
| Format | Paperback |
| UK Price | £25.00 |
| US Price | $42.00 |
Description
Written by an experienced, practising IB English teacher, this new title is an in-depth and accessible guide for Standard and Higher Level students of the new Language A Language and Literature syllabus for the IB Diploma. This lively, well structured coursebook includes: key concepts in studying language and literature; text extracts from World literature (in English and in translation); international media and language sources; a wide variety of activities to build skills; materials for exam preparation; links to assessment criteria; Theory of Knowledge links; and Extended essay opportunities.
About the Author
Brad Philpot has taught IB Diploma English and Theory of Knowledge in Amsterdam since 2005. He has also worked as a consultant for bilingual schools in the Netherlands, and has offered workshops for students and teachers since 2008. He is an IB workshop leader for the English Language and Literature programme.
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Features
- Structured activities to build study skills in both language and literature.
- Annotated and deconstructed texts, highlighting media and author techniques.
- Information and guidance on assessment, explaining the syllabus in practice.
- Materials for exam preparation, covering each assessment type.
- Sample student work, providing examples for reference and criticism.
- Definitions of key terms in the margin for easy reference, as well as a fully glossary.
- Discussion points to explore ideas further in groups or as a class.
- Tips on study skills, exam techniques and important things to note.
- Further resources boxes with weblinks and ideas for further reading and research.
- Higher Level Extension boxes giving ideas for HL activities.
- Theory of Knowledge boxes with question ideas to stimulate thought.
- Extended Essay ideas to explore for Language and Literature.