Practice Horizon of Expectations - 6.3.2.3 | Module 6: Advanced Literary and Contextual Studies (HL & SL) | IB 12 English
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Horizon of Expectations

6.3.2.3 - Horizon of Expectations

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'Horizon of Expectations' mean?

💡 Hint: Think about your own background when reading.

Question 2 Easy

Who is the implied reader?

💡 Hint: Consider what expectations the author might have.

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Question 1

What is the Horizon of Expectations?

A physical boundary
A set of reader assumptions
An author's intent

💡 Hint: Think about how your experiences influence reading.

Question 2

True or False: The implied reader is a real person.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the idea of who the author designs the text for.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically evaluate how a specific literary work’s interpretation could differ across generations. Use examples from different time frames.

💡 Hint: Consider historical events that might change perspectives on the text.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a brief lesson plan that incorporates Horizon of Expectations in teaching a specific text. What activities would you include to encourage discussion?

💡 Hint: Think about what formats encourage sharing personal experiences.

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