Module 4: Individual Oral (IO) - Unpacking the Global Issue (HL & SL)
The Individual Oral (IO) is a pivotal assessment designed to evaluate students' analytical and communicative abilities through the examination of a global issue using one literary and one non-literary text. It emphasizes the deep understanding of texts and their contextual relevance, necessitating a structured and strategic approach to commentary and analysis. Success hinges on clear articulation, precise textual evidence, and a coherent connection between texts and the global issue.
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What we have learnt
- The Individual Oral requires a synthesis of understanding of both literary and non-literary texts through the lens of a global issue.
- Four criteria are used for evaluation: Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis and Interpretation, Evaluation, and Language and Communication.
- The structure of the IO commentary is critical, comprising an introduction, analysis of both texts, and a synthesis in the conclusion.
Key Concepts
- -- Global Issue
- A substantial, far-reaching concern that resonates across cultures, impacting a significant portion of humanity.
- -- Literary Text
- A written work in the form of a novel, play, short story, or poetry that can be analyzed for themes and techniques.
- -- NonLiterary Text
- Texts such as speeches, advertisements, or articles used to explore themes and issues relevant to the analysis.
- -- Critical Stance
- The ability to evaluate and question the texts' portrayals of global issues, leading to a nuanced understanding.
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