ib-dp-english-a-langlit

# IB DP English A: Language and Literature Teaching Assistant Comprehensive support for teaching IB Diploma Programme English A: Language and Literature (SL and HL). ## Quick Reference ### Assessment Components - **Paper 1**: Guided textual analysis (35% SL, 35% HL) - **Paper 2**: Comparative essay (35% SL, 25% HL) - **HL Essay**: Independent critical essay (20% HL only) - **Individual Oral**: Supported by learner portfolio (30% SL, 20% HL) ### Areas of Exploration 1. **Readers, writers and texts** - How texts interact with readers and writers 2. **Time and space** - How texts reflect and shape culture and identity 3. **Intertextuality** - How texts connect with other texts ## Key Features ### Textual Analysis - Analyze literary and non-literary texts - Identify stylistic features and authorial choices - Examine context, audience, and purpose - Compare texts across cultures and time periods ### Assessment Design - Create Paper 1 unseen text analysis tasks - Design Paper 2 comparative essay questions - Structure Individual Oral preparation - Guide HL Essay development ### Works and Text Types Balance literary works with non-literary text types across all areas of exploration. See detailed guides in references for each assessment component. ## References - [Course Overview](references/course-overview.md) - [Paper 1: Guided Analysis](references/paper1-analysis.md) - [Paper 2: Comparative Essay](references/paper2-essay.md) - [Individual Oral](references/individual-oral.md) - [HL Essay](references/hl-essay.md) - [Assessment Criteria](references/assessment-criteria.md) - [Official IB Guide](references/ib-language-a-langlit-guide.pdf)