OC Schedule 2010

Click on the link to find out your time. You'll need Microsoft Word 2007 to open it. Schedule will also be posted in class.

Macbeth commentary Act V scene viii

I didn't score this commentary very high (it was in the 2 range) as it relies on plot summary, doesn't offer much interpretation, and lacks a sense of purpose. Also, it's far below the 9 minute threshhold. However, IBO marked it four full points higher than I did, placing it in the high 3/low 4 range. Remember, your IOP score will also be averaged in (these scores tend to be much higher); combined with an average IOP score, this student's IA grade would definitely be in the 4 range.

Caged Bird commentary, from chapter 18

I awarded 17 points to this commentary, which would put it in the "5" range.
This was one of the 10 commentaries the IBO requested to hear; they scored it higher than I did by a couple of points.
The specific scores I awarded were as follows:
A. 4 points
B. 5 points
C. 4 points
D. 4 points

Sample Commentary from Macbeth

This sample comes from Act II, scene ii of Macbeth. You received the extract in class and had 20 minutes to prepare a commentary; here's your chance to compare your thoughts with the commenters.

Here is the labelled map of Scotland shown in class on Thursday, 10/7.

Oral Commentary Sample

This excellent sample of commentary, from Charles Dickens' Hard Times, was played and discussed in class on Tuesday, 10/5/2010.