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Thinking Face

Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)

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Thought Balloon

Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings 

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Bridge

Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom

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First Quarter Moon

Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined

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Pine Tree

Chapter 5 - The Wild

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Light Bulb

Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)

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Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries

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Performing Arts

Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority

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Brain

Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)

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Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures 

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Mantelpiece Clock

Chapter 11 - Possible worlds

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation 

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Balance Scale

Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference

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Crystal Ball

Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)

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Open Book

Chapter 16 - Storytelling

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Writing Hand

Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects

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Memo

Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)

Hello, future world-changers! This is your user-friendly guide to ace your IBDP English A Language and Literature oral presentation. We&#39;ll be diving into the process of choosing a global issue to discuss - it&#39;s like picking out the perfect outfit for an event, but instead, it&#39;s a topic for an important presentation.

A global issue is like a trending hashtag that affects people from all corners of the world. It&#39;s significant on a grand scale, is transnational (doesn&#39;t care about borders), and its impact can be felt in our daily lives. Think of it like how COVID-19 affected us all, irrespective of nationality and location, and changed how we lead our daily lives.

These categories aren&#39;t absolute, and overlap can occur. Think of them as potential idea generators, like suggestion boxes.

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	<li>
	Culture, identity, and community: In this category, you might delve into how works reflect family, class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, and sexuality, and their impact on individuals and societies. Think about how the Harry Potter series explores class through characters like the Malfoys and the Weasleys.
	</li>
	<li>
	Beliefs, values, and education: Here, you could explore how different societies&#39; beliefs and values shape individuals, communities, and educational systems. For instance, the Hunger Games series throws light on how societal beliefs can affect education and values.
	</li>
	<li>
	Politics, power, and justice: In this field, focus on aspects like rights and responsibilities, workings of governments, hierarchies of power, distribution of wealth, justice and law, equality, inequality, peace, and conflict. George Orwell&#39;s &#39;1984&#39; is a classic example that dives deep into the political scenario and its effects on the masses.
	</li>
	<li>
	Art, creativity, and the imagination: You might focus on aesthetic inspiration, creation, craft, beauty, and how art shapes and challenges perceptions. Consider works like Banksy&#39;s graffiti that challenge societal norms and force us to view things from a different perspective.
	</li>
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	Science, technology, and the natural world: Here, you might want to explore the relationship between humans and the environment and the implications of technology and media for society. Think about how the movie &#39;The Social Dilemma&#39; makes us re-think our relationship with social media.
	</li>
</ul>

Remember, your presentation should only deal with the aspects of the global issue relevant to the two works you&#39;ve chosen. It&#39;s like making a sandwich - you want an equal amount of both fillings. Select extracts/works that provide sufficient material for a balanced discussion.

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Now, go ahead and start brainstorming! The world awaits your thoughts.

Global Issues Explored Delving Into Culture, Science, & Art

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Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)

Global Issues Explored Delving Into Culture, Science, & Art

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Understanding what makes a global issue

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Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)

Global Issues Explored Delving Into Culture, Science, & Art

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Understanding what makes a global issue

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