Alright kiddos, let's dive into the exciting world of IBDP English A Language and Literature! You might think it's a mouthful, but once we slice it down piece by piece, you'll see it's a piece of cake. So, grab your thinking hats because we're going on a literary adventure!

Imagine your Learner Portfolio as your personal English diary, a treasure trove of all your literary exploits. From your well-structured writing assignments to thoughtful reflections, it's a scrapbook that paints your journey through the course.

Writing Assignments, Reflections, and Notes: Just like how you update your social media profiles with selfies and thoughts, your portfolio needs updates too. Fill it with your thoughts on texts you read, your observations, and critical responses to questions.

Example: let's say you read a novel about climate change, like Barbara Kingsolver's "Flight Behavior". You could jot down your reactions to the story, and maybe make a note about the author's use of metaphors to describe the deteriorating environment.

Connections with Global Issues: Here's where things get even more interesting! Connect your texts to real-world, global issues that spark your interest. Yes, you heard it right, your interests matter here!

Let's stick with our climate change novel. How does it reflect the real-world issue of global warming? Could it perhaps show the human impact on the environment? Bingo! You're already making connections.