1.1 - Comprehending and Interpreting Texts (Objective A)
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Practice Questions
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What is the main idea of a text?
💡 Hint: Look for topic sentences.
What are two common purposes an author might have for writing?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the text is providing facts or trying to convince you.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of Objective A in the IB MYP English framework?
💡 Hint: Revisit the main goals outlined in the section.
True or False: The author’s purpose can only be to inform.
💡 Hint: Think about the various reasons we've discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Read an excerpt from a literary text, identify the main idea, the author's purpose, and analyze one figurative language element used.
💡 Hint: Use the TACT framework for clarity.
Create a case study of a news article: Identify its main idea, purpose, audience, and provide examples of any inferred meanings.
💡 Hint: Consider who benefits from the information presented and why.
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