English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL

Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)

Mastering Paper 1 Techniques For Close Textual Analysis

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Making the abstract fun and concrete ๐ŸŒˆ

  • Close reading, micro vs macro: Think of close reading like being a detective ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ‍โ™‚๏ธ, zooming in with a magnifying glass ๐Ÿ” to find the tiniest clues in a small piece of text. It's like your favorite episode of Sherlock or CSI but with words! On the flip side, macroscopic reading is like being a bird ๐Ÿฆ…, flying high above and looking at the larger landscape, pulling together the big picture from all those tiny clues.

  • The fear of the unknown: Think of Paper 1 like a blind date ๐Ÿ’‘. Yes, you might be meeting the text for the first time, but don't be scared. It's not about "getting" or "missing" it, but about enjoying the experience and being open to the text's personality. Like on a first date, be confident, be prepared, and remember that you've read and analyzed texts before.

Tips and tricks ๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ‡

  • Time is on your side: Imagine you're a contestant on MasterChef ๐Ÿฒ. Like preparing a dish in a specific timeframe, your time in Paper 1 should be allocated wisely, balancing reading, thinking, planning, and writing.

  • Read with an open mind: Don't judge a book by its cover, or a text by its first read. Try to read through once before interpreting anything. It's like watching a movie ๐ŸŽฅ without checking the reviews first.

  • Structure is just a scaffold: It's not about ticking off a checklist but about building your own unique argument. Think of it like a Lego set ๐Ÿงฑ. You start with the base structure, but how you build on it is entirely up to you.

  • Note-taking: Like doodling in your notebook, this is about jotting down your thoughts as they come to you. These little reminders will come in handy later!

The do's and don'ts of text analysis ๐Ÿšฆ

Don't treat your analysis like a "one-size-fits-all" equation. It's not about finding the 'correct' answer, but about exploring the layers of the text. Think of it like peeling an onion ๐Ÿง…, where each layer might make you cry, but also adds to the flavor.

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Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
English A Language & Literature HL
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Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)

Mastering Paper 1 Techniques For Close Textual Analysis

Word Count Emoji
623 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Making the abstract fun and concrete ๐ŸŒˆ

  • Close reading, micro vs macro: Think of close reading like being a detective ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ‍โ™‚๏ธ, zooming in with a magnifying glass ๐Ÿ” to find the tiniest clues in a small piece of text. It's like your favorite episode of Sherlock or CSI but with words! On the flip side, macroscopic reading is like being a bird ๐Ÿฆ…, flying high above and looking at the larger landscape, pulling together the big picture from all those tiny clues.

  • The fear of the unknown: Think of Paper 1 like a blind date ๐Ÿ’‘. Yes, you might be meeting the text for the first time, but don't be scared. It's not about "getting" or "missing" it, but about enjoying the experience and being open to the text's personality. Like on a first date, be confident, be prepared, and remember that you've read and analyzed texts before.

Tips and tricks ๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ‡

  • Time is on your side: Imagine you're a contestant on MasterChef ๐Ÿฒ. Like preparing a dish in a specific timeframe, your time in Paper 1 should be allocated wisely, balancing reading, thinking, planning, and writing.

  • Read with an open mind: Don't judge a book by its cover, or a text by its first read. Try to read through once before interpreting anything. It's like watching a movie ๐ŸŽฅ without checking the reviews first.

  • Structure is just a scaffold: It's not about ticking off a checklist but about building your own unique argument. Think of it like a Lego set ๐Ÿงฑ. You start with the base structure, but how you build on it is entirely up to you.

  • Note-taking: Like doodling in your notebook, this is about jotting down your thoughts as they come to you. These little reminders will come in handy later!

The do's and don'ts of text analysis ๐Ÿšฆ

Don't treat your analysis like a "one-size-fits-all" equation. It's not about finding the 'correct' answer, but about exploring the layers of the text. Think of it like peeling an onion ๐Ÿง…, where each layer might make you cry, but also adds to the flavor.

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