Languages A1/A Literature
For discussion on Languages A1/A Literature ONLY.
There is a separate forum for Languages A2, B and Ab Initio and a subforum for A Literature & Language.
Subforums
-
- 1.7k
- posts
2,240 topics in this forum
-
Mine was Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys interview with main character ( Antoinette Cosway)
Last reply by pelumi, -
-
- 23 replies
- 265.2k views
My classmate sent me this for tomorrows exam and I found it to be most helpful, so I wanted to share it with you guys A good way is to discuss the following for both prose and poetry: · The five W’s – What? Who? When? Where? Why? · Ambiguities · Diction · Imagery · Tone · Mood · Structure · Pattern · Voice · Syntax Prose-specific: · Plot · Narrative point of view · Characterization · Chronology (Use of time) · Setting · Paragraphing Poetry-specific: · Layout · Stanzas · Metre · Sound Organization of Time: 30 minutes – Read the passage, over and over again until you feel confident about the passage and have absorbed its contents. Then analysis and structure your commentar…
Last reply by JeffThorsen777, -
- 42 replies
- 160.6k views
Tips for the A1 Individual Oral Presentation (IOP) Skip to: Marking Criteria 1. Topics can be quite general This isn't like the World Literature papers where your question has to be absolutely dead on target. You can pick from themes, characters, symbols, sections and so on. You're at liberty to make this into something of a discussion topic and you shouldn't fret too much about what title you give to the presentation, provided you can give it a decent introduction and conclusion. Even something as simple as "the theme of Death in Book X" should be fine. Remember the IOP is pretty chilled out (which is why it's often the first thing to be tackled). 2. Use your presenting…
-
- 21 replies
- 113k views
Tips for the A1 Individual Oral Commentary (IOC) 1. Find out how your teacher wants to play it... Okay very technically speaking the rules re: the IOC state that you should be presented with a series of envelopes each containing an extract totally unknown to you from any one of the texts/poems etc. you have studied. However, quite a large percentage of IB schools seem to be into alternative versions of the rules, including some where they will let you choose which texts they'll use and even the odd school where they let you choose your extract. Clearly if your teacher is going to let you select which novel you want to get, you're in with an advantage (and can save yoursel…
Last reply by 239sama, -
- 21 replies
- 22.1k views
Here are some tips and suggestions for reading books (for A1 languages ) during IB. Not comprehensive; all suggestions and additions appreciated! 1. Read the books early. If possible don't leave the book reading too late... i.e. preferably before you begin working on it in school, and the first time (more about this later) if possible before the start of the school year/term. This takes some of the load off of you during the school year, when you will have homework and other time-erasing responsibilities. 2. Read the books often. In the simplest terms, more is better. There's no universally accepted 'magic number': you can read the books as many times as you want. But I'd…
Last reply by MariadaPenha, -
Tough! Okay, maybe not that harsh, but basically: you have to find a topic yourself as this is something you are assessed on. We will happily critique the topics you've found, say whether they're great, rubbish or average and give you plenty of guidance if you ask for it, but we will not give you a topic to write about. It's part of your grade, not ours! Good places to start for searching your OWN topics are sites or books with notes on major themes and characters (e.g. Sparknotes!) which may inspire you. Main themes, characters and symbols are always excellent ways to start thinking about what you want to write about As a hint! You can also find tips on the tips thread.…
Last reply by Schrodinger's CAS, -
-
- 0 replies
- 14.1k views
Here are the links to the notes and sample essays for Languages A1 we have on our Files archive. To be able to download files, you have to be a VIP member or a VIP subscriber. Please see the FAQfor information on how to become a VIP or how to buy a VIP subscription. If you want to donate and contribute files to our archive, please see this announcement or this FAQ section. Languages A1 English A1 Exam techniques and essay notes Tips and notes on how to approach essays, commentaries, oral commetaries and presentations Work-specific notes Notes on specific works of English A1 literature Sample essays Sample essays for English A1,…
Last reply by Survival Robot, -
- 1 follower
- 3 replies
- 3k views
I was looking through the list of prescribed literature in translation for Language A1. I noticed that one of the stark changes in the list is the inclusion of some graphic novels. It seems like we normally associate graphic novels with juvenile comics, but the selection of graphic novels do seem to be of a lot of literary value. Spiegelman's Maus and Satrapi's Persepolis, both which are works on the list, come to mind as graphic novels that hold a lot of cultural significance and have received a lot of critical acclaim. Interestingly, my state has only two schools that offer the IB Diploma Program, and the other school is teaching Maus as one of its free choices (rather …
Last reply by DemianRichardson, -
- 0 replies
- 0 views
So I finished my IOP today, and was wondering about the markscheme and such. My teacher told us that not keeping to the time limit of the IOP would likely lose us points under organization, and was wondering how strict that was? I concluded the presentation portion of it at 10 minutes 15 seconds, is that going to get me marked down? She said that my timing was fairly good and how I reached the halfway point of my presentation right at 5 minutes, will that affect things?
Last reply by whyisiblikethis, -
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 100 views
Hi there, I'm taking English Literature and Slovak as my second language (but they're counting it as a "language A" course since it's self-taught) and I'm having trouble with selecting good books and preparing the right things for my final exam (and considering my exams are in May 2024 it's not looking great) Any tips or tricks for general bilingual diplomas would be much appreciated and/or book suggestions that fit the criteria of foreign authors in translation, poetry, nonfiction, etc ! (I've had trouble finding books other than prose:fiction that are included on the list of authors available) Many thanks ✨
Last reply by justblue, -
- 0 replies
- 75 views
I’m not sure what my research question is yet, but I know that I do want to include The Alchemist as one of the books. Do you have any suggestions for what the second book I compare it to can be?
Last reply by DHZ, -
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 299 views
Coz i got grounded by my teacher for writing about works not done in class for my DP-1 exam. Apparently its a `Breach of IB Policies`
Last reply by KPTGR8, -
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 337 views
Hello, the situation is following. I’m a Belarusian, who have moved to Poland 1,5 years ago. My Polish level is approximately B2 right now, which is enough for me to study well in Polish curriculum, but I still don’t feel comfortable on Polish Literature lessons. As for now I’m a sophomore, who is planning to start IBDP this year. If I work hard, there is a chance that by the end of the sophomore year my Polish will be on a C1 level. As it turns out, none of the IB schools in Warsaw(where I live) provides Russian A Belarusian A, so if I start IB, I would have to take Polish A. Is it a really big problem for me or should I do IB anyway? I don’t have any problems…
Last reply by Verba72, -
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 313 views
apparently im have low vocab knowledge and reading aint helping much. so im searching for an alternative to really make my essay more idiomatic and fun. would be so grateful if u can help. thanks.
Last reply by sunayli, -
- 1 follower
- 0 replies
- 550 views
I have several "easy classes", such as English B hl, business and global politics hl,, and my native language as sl, will I be able to get into universities for law in places such as Netherlands with these classes?
Last reply by hera, -
I am at a point where I have to decide on my English higher level research question and I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me out. I am divided between doing King Lear and Fathers and Sons. I am not sure what possible research questions could be, any suggestions?
Last reply by Kathleen20, -
- 2 replies
- 1.2k views
I have to write an essay but I don´t know how to structure it. This is the question/topic -->"How have two or more writers in our study made particular places or settings an element of significance in their works? What should I put into my Intro and how should i structure the body paragraph?
Last reply by SmashLangLit, -
Calling IBDP Lang & Lit students! This week on www.smashlanglit.com we are looking at Lang & Lit Paper 1, and how to explore the way a writer shapes meaning! This is a really important part of your Paper 1 response - by successfully writing about how the writer shapes meaning you can really score some high marks for Criterion B! On www.smashlanglit.com you can find key phrases to help write about how the writer shapes meaning. You can also download our free SMASHLANGLIT analysis template! You will find this on no other website...and it is all free! See you soon...don't forget to sign up for free weekl…
Last reply by SmashLangLit, -
- 3 replies
- 673 views
At the time of choosing my IB subjects, I chose Self-Taught Language A1 since I thought it would be an "easy" subject. Now I am reconsidering. As it is titled Self-Taught Language, I thought I would be studying the language itself, the grammar, the verbs etc. but now I am not sure. Is it literature? If so, is it a difficult subject? The language I chose was danish, since it is my mother tongue, but I was never taught the language properly. My comprehension is good but my writing, not so much. I am considering changing. Plus, I don't think there are many danish people in my country making it difficult to find a tutor. Should I change subjects? What positives does…
Last reply by King_Of_Kings, -
- 0 replies
- 408 views
Can you guys please fill this form out? It's only 2 questions. Thank you so much! https://forms.gle/Z2DwQu1w3pyhHUSC8
Last reply by Moumi, -
- 0 replies
- 373 views
Can you guys please fill this form out for my IA? It's only 2 questions. Thank you so much! https://forms.gle/Z2DwQu1w3pyhHUSC8
Last reply by Moumi, -
- 0 replies
- 422 views
I have two Business Management teachers at school, and it's driving me crazy! Anyway, I got my IA topic approved by Teacher 1, who was actually really happy with it. And I wrote half of the IA, when Teacher 2 sweeps in and says I can't choose Target because it's a US-only retailer. I'm really, really confused. I get it's easier to get reviews and stuff if the company if bigger (the expansion of which can be a measure of size), but it's not like I'm lacking supporting documents or something. Does that mean we can't choose non-MNC companies for our SL IAs? If anyone's done an SL IA on a non-MNC, it would really help if you could just share your chosen company…
Last reply by ZBSA, -
- 1 reply
- 814 views
Hello everyone, I am studying self-taught Arabic A in school. I need to find an Arabic book that has similar global issues, plot and themes as the novel Burmese Days by George Orwell. My Oral exam is very soon so please I am in desperate need for help. The major theme in Orwell's book is imperialism. Any suggestions are very helpful!! Thanks!
Last reply by talajaibaji, -
- 8 replies
- 9.6k views
Do you think it's easy, or hard? And what does it take to get a really good grade??
Last reply by Kaialiandra, -
- 0 replies
- 605 views
Hi. I have been trying to find a book for my English Extended Essay. Do you have any good ideas? It will be appreciated.
Last reply by Ibstudent1234566790, -
- 0 replies
- 600 views
hey everyone, I'm not sure if anyone has asked this but basically I'm taking English A HL Literature and it's been so difficult. I'm really enjoying it because my teacher is really good. But I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on the course in general, like how could I improve my analytical skills and comparison essays? Has anyone gotten a 7? How? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Last reply by SK7, -
- 0 replies
- 621 views
For a practice IO, my teacher has instructed us to use a clip of the Adjustment bureau movie and King Oedipus. I'm unsure of a global issue with which I could connect these two or one that is common between them. I would appreciate any sort of guidance or ideas for this. Thanks.
Last reply by neil072, -
- 1 reply
- 941 views
How to analyse this webpage? Kindly help me https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/07/1042411#:~:text=Subscribe-,Over%20820%20million%20people%20suffering%20from%20hunger%3B%20new%20UN%20report,realities%20of%20'immense'%20global%20challenge&text=Although%20the%20pervasiveness%20of%20hunger,per%20cent%20of%20the%20population.
Last reply by YeonKimin, -
- 2 replies
- 1k views
I want to apply for Law at top UK universities, which often require 776 or 777 at HL and 40+ overall. My native language is English and I'd say that I'm above average at studying pure literature. I'm having a lot of trouble picking between the english courses. I need to get a high score (preferably a 7). I'm also taking HL History and HL economics and I'm worried that taking Lit HL might be overwhelming for me. Do universities prefer Lit HL over Lang lit HL? I have to make the decision soon.
Last reply by sarahaction, -
- 0 replies
- 1.7k views
So I am working on my HL essay written assignment and I was thinking about working on A Dolls House as my literature piece. Currently im trying to brainstorm a thesis but I have yet not come up with one I want to deal something around the use of money inside the play can someone please help me form a thesis Respond ASAP please
Last reply by AllaTurca, -
- 0 replies
- 985 views
The title says it all. I take English A Language and Literature Standard level. I have always struggled in Criteria A and B (understanding of the book and formulating an argument). Are there any tips you guys have? Before a test, I always try to create a good outline and re-read the book (although not very well). Yet, I still choke. Any tips? Note: I asked a similar question on Reddit, have not got any response, so hoped could get some here.
Last reply by Shreyasfc, -
- 0 replies
- 1.2k views
Hello there, My tentative RQ is "How has the role and perception of women in Western 20th-century society changed based on the appearance of women on cigarette ads?" Is this EE RQ too much like an IA topic? Is it specific enough? Thank you
Last reply by isabellatan, -
- 4 replies
- 2k views
Okay so I'm currently working on my writing assignment for the works in translation portion of English A: Literature, and I've realized that my ideas have become TOTALLY different from what I wrote about in my supervised writing!!! This really worries me, will the ib think that I've gotten ideas from other sources or plagiarized if my ideas in my essay don't match my supervised writing? How picky are they on that? Has anyone written an essay that was completely different from their supervised writing before? My prompt is still the same and all the new ideas are definitely mine- but should I purposely try to incorporate some of my points from my supervised writing into my …
Last reply by TomSands, -
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
Hi, I am in year 10 this year and I have recently got my grade back for my first english reflection which I had recieved a 'C' in and the teacher had to talk to me about it. My exam is on writing a reflection but in the voice of another character in the book that I studied which is 'The Professor and the Housekeeper. I did a practice paragraph but the comments I got was that it was more of a recount not a reflection, and I'm stressed out now because I want to do good in this exam to bring up my mark. If anyone has any good tips for my reflection or just mentally please add a comment. Thank you very much!
Last reply by newatIB, -
Does anyone else find this course a joke? I'm doing it at HL and I have an easy 7 in it without doing anything. I can only imagine how much more slack it'd be if I were in SL.
Last reply by Swasub, -
-
- 3 replies
- 3k views
Hello what would be the best way to formulate my essay,and that would get the best grades. and if there is more advises for written assignment and reflective statement I would be thank full .
Last reply by Mayarjjubran, -
IB english HL lit Paper 2
by Guest- 7 replies
- 3.6k views
For the Hl english Lit paper 2, we have to read 4 books and know them thoroughly and this can be quite difficult considering all the things we need to remember. So, I was thinking if everyone could lists the books they are doing the people with the same books could help each other out by exchanging quotes, analysis and other stuff regarding the books. We could really help each other out here and make studying for english a lot easier. My books: The road Oryx and Crake Jungle books Beloved
Last reply by IBHLCHEMBIO, -
- 0 replies
- 1.2k views
Does anyone have the Cambridge Language and Literature guide that you could share with me please?
Last reply by Andrew123, -
- 1 reply
- 1k views
Hey, Is there some consequences for not meeting the 1200 word count for the written assignment?
Last reply by askinox, -
- 2 replies
- 2.6k views
I have to analyse the poem, 'Tale of a tub' by Sylvia Plath and write a commentary for it, but im having a lot of trouble trying to understand it! Can someone give me their interpretation of it? or atleast help me, by suggesting ways to help me understand it better? Thankyou.
Last reply by piglet123, -
- 3 replies
- 2.1k views
I'm doing Literature for Language A Self taught Afrikaans, but I don't entirely understand the requirements and syllabus...can someone please explain what is required for each of the 4 parts.
Last reply by Suzelle, -
Hi, I was just wondering about what IB would regard as too childish when it comes to choice of books to analyse for EE English A. I was thinking about children's books as some has deeper meaning that just so. On another note, I am currently doing my EE on lyrics analyses of an artists songs and looking at development throughout the albums. When it comes to this, what is important to look out for and what is important to include?
Last reply by CherrycharTed, -
-
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
Guys I am doing my WA on the play , 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen and the title of my essay is 'Growth of Nora as a dynamic character as suited in a realist play.' Any suggestions on how I can start my introduction y unpacking the topic? Please help me out.
Last reply by Urvija, -
- 23 replies
- 24.4k views
In December, all the A1 English students (standard or higher level) have to do these oral commentaries where you go into a room (where there is a teacher, of course) and pick randomly from a table an extract from some previously studied literary work. As soon as you open the envelope that contains the extract, you have twenty minutes to read, analyse, and write a plan for an oral commentary on the extract. After your planning time has finished, you have to present your oral commentary to the teacher (and it should be around 12 minutes long). So I'll be doing this next month, and I was wondering if anyone has tips or pointers for preparing for this, or things to keep in mi…
Last reply by Kikkicrazy, -
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
Hey all you DP program students out there. So, I am in my second year of HL English Lit and have my Internal Oral Commentary coming up in about a month or so. The texts that we will be using for the examination will be Hamlet, Austen's Emma and John Donne's poems. Does anybody have. word of advice concerning what I should prioritize studying and how? Any recommendations? Anything is appreciated! Regards, Scott
Last reply by Andrew_Scott, -
- 0 replies
- 1.2k views
Hi guys! Does anybody do Russian Self-Taught? Can someone suggest books for the booklist? It is my first year in IB, and im so confused and i don't know what books would it be better to choose. Thank you in advance!
Last reply by Ladan, -
- 0 replies
- 1k views
Im doing my written task 2 right now on The Things They Carried, my question is "How and why is a social group represented in a particular way?". I was wondering if you guys could please give me some ideas on what to write
Last reply by helpmepls, -
- 0 replies
- 958 views
I'm m21 taking english lit and lang SL. After today's english lesson, the only thing I know about the course is that I'm studying 4 text, and that's it. But I'm still confused about paper 2 ie what they're going to ask and which texts will they refer to. Also, for the IO, do I get to select which text to respond to?
Last reply by jeffrey2819, -
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
Hey, im new here and I need some help. I asked my supervisor for it but... let's say he wasn't in the mood for that, I want to begin my EE but I'm not sure if my topic fits in the categories of the guide. Please, any recommendations, criticism or approvals are welcomed. The research question is " How far the jew idiosincrasy is reflected on the language used in the graphic novel Maus". I think this fits in category 2 but please help, i'm very lost :'c
Last reply by Mani7, -
- 2 replies
- 1.4k views
Hello, I am new to this website but thought I'd give it a try... I am currently working on my extended essay which is about slaughterhouse five and the possible research question (we should have already chosen it but I'm still a bit clueless) is "is slaughterhouse five and anti-war novel". I joined the IB 7 months late so I am new to all this... I don't know how to even get started and what I could write about. The "first attempt" is already due next Tuesday... any advice or suggestions? Laetitia
Last reply by Tici,
