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World Literature Assignment

Sample World Lit Assignment One


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Paper 1 - Sample Unseen Commentary with answer key

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Paper 2 - Study Questions

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Approaches to Unseen Commentary

Study Skills - Paper 1 - Approaches to Unseen Commentary- 

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Paper 1 - Unseen Commentary

Students of the IBDP must be already aware of the details of this paper and its weightage in the overall assessment. If you are unsure, make sure to read the "SUBJECT GUIDE".

In this segment, students are expected to write at least 4-5 A4 sides of commentary/analysis on an unseen ‘extract’, with a choice of poem or prose. Standard Level, unlike Higher Level students, are given a set of ‘guiding questions’ to help the student structure the commentary. 

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Paper 1 - Unseen Commentary

Paper 1 - Unseen Commentary

Students of the IBDP must be already aware of the details of this paper and its weightage in the overall assessment. If you are unsure, make sure to read the "SUBJECT GUIDE".

In this segment, students are expected to write at least 4-5 A4 sides of commentary/analysis on an unseen 'extract' , with a choice of poem or prose. Standard Level, unlike Higher Level students,  are given a set of ‘guiding questions’ to help the student structure the commentary. 

I have started creating customized lessons in the form of *.pdf s that are free and accessible for  viewing and downloading.

Hope they are useful.

Cheers! 

Literary Criticism

What is Literary Criticism?

Literary criticism is the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of any literary work. It is usually in the form of a critical essay, but in-depth book reviews, or books that critique literary work/s can sometimes be considered literary criticism. Criticism may examine a particular literary work, or may look at an author's writings as a whole.

Related Vocabulary:

CRITICISM - noun

A serious examination and judgment of something;
 "constructive criticism is always appreciated"

a written evaluation of a work of literature 

Students following the IB curriculum are encouraged to use ‘literary criticism’ to express their understanding of the work/s they have studied. 

CRITIC - noun

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and 
interpretation of works of art, anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something

As a student, you become a ‘critic’ when you engage in the process of writing essays to explain your understanding of what you have gathered from a particular work or the comparison of works.

CRITICIZE - verb

find fault with; express criticism of; point out flaws 

"The paper criticized the new movie"

"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

The above word cannot be used for positive commentary of a work or many works. Criticizing has a negative connotation. For example let’s examine:  ‘My essay criticises the character of Rosalind’ It literally means that your essay intends to criticize or find fault with Rosalind’s character. Replace ‘ criticize’ with words         like ‘critique’, ‘analyse’, ‘examine’. 

CRITIQUE – noun/transitive verb

 Essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc; To review something

My essay critiques the character of Rosalind.



Use your words carefully, especially when you refer to any literary term or concept.

A Foreword: Be the master of Time Management!

Yes, that’s the key to cracking any IB English syllabus. I have heard of many students complaining that they are already wrestling out Lab reports, blahhs and blees... but, remember, it’s meant to be that way – challenging ! You’ve just got to crack it!

The best practice that can be followed not only in the study of this subject (for it applies to all) is to relax, collect yourself and tell yourself , “Dude, you’ve got to do it!”

Make that long-due study time-table now! You are an adult! Act like one! Include your leisure time in this table. It will tell you how much of your time you are wasting or have wasted during the day.

Be reasonable. Harsh deadlines are utopian, far-fetched and won’t earn efficiency.

If you can, work out time-tables and get your friends to comment on it. Sit and make one together, if possible. Follow it. You wouldn’t want your friend getting away with extra points because they were more organized!

The IB repeatedly mentions that you students are no longer mere students. You are moving on to much more detailed study that will in turn make you independent researchers, thinkers and subsequently mature adolescents to take on the world soon.

So take up the challenge. Share your study schedules here & lets all comment on them. Work closely with your teachers and ask them the best way in which you can work out an effective schedule for yourself.

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