6.4.2.3 - Selecting Relevant Literary or Non-Literary Texts (or Body of Work)
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Practice Questions
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List two reasons why selecting core texts is important for your HL Essay.
💡 Hint: Consider how the quality of texts influences your analysis.
Define 'Global Issue' in the context of IB English.
💡 Hint: Think about how different texts can discuss similar topics.
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Why is selecting core texts crucial for an HL Essay?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to an argument if the texts lack depth.
A global issue should be:
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between general and specific topics.
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You have three potential texts to analyze—a classic and two contemporary works. How do you determine which texts have the best potential for complex analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about which texts offer more layered explorations.
Draft a global issue focused on environmental justice from the text selections 'The Overstory' and 'Climate Report 2030'. How can you refine this global issue?
💡 Hint: Narrow down your focus to specific aspects of environmental justice.
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