IB French at WIS

Higher Level

Supervised preparation time 20 min

The student is shown two extracts of up to approximately 300 words each: one from each of the two literary works studied during the course. The student chooses one of the extracts and prepares a presentation focused on the content of the extract. During this time, the student is allowed to make brief working notes.

Presentation 3-4 min
During the presentation, the student should:
• summarise the extract
• briefly relate the extract to the literary work as a whole
• express his or her opinions on the characters, events, ideas and themes presented in the extract.
The presentation must relate specifically to the content of the extract provided. Pre-rehearsed presentations on generic aspects of a literary work or presentations in the style of a “book review” that do not directly focus on the content of the extract provided are not the objective of this exercise.

Follow-up discussion based on the literary extract 4-5 min
Following the student’s presentation, the teacher initiates a discussion by asking questions about various aspects of the literary extract. These questions should:
• seek clarification or extension of observations made by the student in the presentation
• invite the student to interpret and evaluate ideas presented by the extract or the teacher
• encourage connections and comparisons with the student’s other cultural experiences, as appropriate
• provide the student with opportunities to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the target
language culture(s)
• encourage the student to engage in authentic conversation to the best of his or her ability.
This section of the individual oral assessment should last 4–5 minutes and should offer the student the
opportunity to demonstrate the ability to engage in authentic discussion on a topic.

General discussion 5-6 min
The teacher should signal that they are moving to the final section of the individual oral assessment in order to prepare the student for the change to a general discussion. This section lasts 5–6 minutes and should:
• use one or more of the course themes as a starting point
• seek clarification or extension of observations made by the student in relation to the additional
theme(s) broached
• invite the student to interpret and evaluate ideas that arise in the general discussion
• encourage connections and comparisons with the student’s other cultural experiences
• provide the student with opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and appreciation of the
target language culture(s)
• encourage the student to engage in authentic conversation to the best of his or her ability
• allow an assessment of the student’s interactive skills.