Exams+2012

=Exams 2012-Format=

Language B Guide:[| LanguageB.pdf]

The 2012 exam follows the following format.  **Assessment is both external and internal by:**

External examination (70%) > Reading comprehension based on a number of written texts > Written response - short writing exercise in response to a written text > One composition such as an essay, report, letter, article.
 * Paper 1 Text (authentic readings) (40%)
 * Paper 2 Written (30%)

Internal Examination (30%) > Based on topic chosen by student. Student speaks 4 minutes; questions/answers about topic for 4 minutes; 4 minutes of personal questions/answers > such as class discussion, role-play
 * Individual Oral (15%)
 * Interactive Oral Activity (15%)

**Guiding Questions for the IB Exam 2012:**
 1. Do I understand and use the language accurately for communication?  2. Have I taken into account the cultural interaction of language and form?  3. Is my message clear?  These three areas: language, cultural interaction and message, are the  basis for all work in the communication modes of **Interpersonal, Interpretive and** **Presentational**  Major Topics: Written Communication in response to listening and reading stimuli.:
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Letters ( formal and informal)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> //Journal Intime//
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Newspaper articles
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Editorials
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Reviews of films, concerts etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Compte-rendu (summaries)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Interviews
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Ads
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Brochures

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Oral Communication **in three modes (interpersonal, interpretive, presentational)** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Work on these topics is based on authentic sources including articles, texts, radio broadcasts, films etc, from the many Francophone countries
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Presentations
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Paired Interpersonal Conversations
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Debates
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Giving Instructions
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Interviews
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Discussions
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Daily Life
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Socio-economic Concepts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Leisure Pursuits
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Fine Arts
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> Current Events
 * Global challenges

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