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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

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Thought Balloon

Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings 

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Bridge

Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom

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Thinking Face

Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)

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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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Counterclockwise Arrows Button

Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures 

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Mantelpiece Clock

Chapter 11 - Possible worlds

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)

In Paper 1 of the IBDP English A Language and Literature, you will be writing a commentary on a non-literary work. This task may seem well-suited to the concepts explored in the &quot;Reader, writer, and text&quot; area of exploration. However, the insights gained from the &quot;Time and space&quot; area of exploration are equally valuable for this task.

<ul>
	<li>In the &quot;Time and space&quot; area, you will closely examine texts, their meanings, and how stylistic choices impact their message.</li>
	<li>This exploration goes beyond just analyzing the text itself; it encourages you to consider broader contexts that influence the text or are influenced by it.</li>
	<li>Language changes over time, and texts can offer insights into cultures and various perspectives.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>As you analyze different texts in Paper 1, consider these questions:</li>
	<li>Is the cultural or historical context important to the production and reception of the text?</li>
	<li>Know when the text was written and how its production time might be significant.</li>
	<li>Explore the text&#39;s setting and whether it addresses cultural concerns or reflects the author&#39;s attitude towards them.</li>
	<li>Check if the text refers to important events of its time and whether those references are relevant or interesting to today&#39;s audience.</li>
	<li>Does the text feel culturally or historically unfamiliar to you?</li>
	<li>Analyze your reaction to an unfamiliar text and consider whether it&#39;s meant to introduce something new or assume the reader is familiar with the culture.</li>
	<li>Understanding unfamiliar contexts can provide valuable insights into different times and places.</li>
	<li>Does the text offer insight into a culture&#39;s traditions and values?</li>
	<li>Evaluate whether the text&#39;s purpose is to educate readers about other people&#39;s customs and beliefs.</li>
	<li>Has the text&#39;s meaning evolved over time?</li>
	<li>Consider how a contemporary perspective can offer interesting insights into a text from the past.</li>
	<li>Is the text itself a cultural artifact?</li>
	<li>Investigate whether the text provides direct insights into a particular culture&#39;s values and beliefs.</li>
	<li>Certain text types, like a blog post or propaganda poster, can reveal cultural and historical insights.</li>
	<li>How is language in the text related to identity, class, and power?</li>
	<li>Observe how language use can communicate power dynamics and suggest attributes or values of individuals.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Rita Felski, a literary theorist, suggests looking at texts as &quot;nonhuman actors&quot; that exist over time and influence people in different ways.</li>
	<li>According to her, history is not a fixed entity; it is constantly changing as texts interact with culture and vice versa.</li>
	<li>There is no easy, fixed answer about the importance of context in relation to a text. It&#39;s an ever-evolving dynamic.</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: Imagine you&#39;re analyzing a poem written during World War II. To fully understand the poem&#39;s meaning, it&#39;s essential to explore the historical context of the war, its impact on people&#39;s lives, and the prevailing attitudes of that time. The language used in the poem may offer insights into the emotional turmoil and struggles faced by individuals during that period, reflecting their identity, class, and the power dynamics they experienced.

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Remember, when you approach Paper 1, consider the texts not just as words on a page but as dynamic entities that interact with time, space, and culture. Analyzing these factors will provide you with a richer understanding of the texts and their significance in the real world.

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Happy exploring!

Time And Space: A Deep Dive Into Textual Interpretation

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Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

Time And Space: A Deep Dive Into Textual Interpretation

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The relevance of "Time & space" exploration

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Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)

Time And Space: A Deep Dive Into Textual Interpretation

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