Individual Oral

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What is the Individual Oral (IO) in the context of education?

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The Individual Oral (IO) is an assessment component in which students present and discuss a chosen literary work or theme, demonstrating their understanding and analytical skills.

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What is the total duration of the Individual Oral (IO) assessment?

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The total duration of the Individual Oral (IO) is 15 minutes, which includes both the student's presentation and the subsequent discussion.

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Which works are prohibited from being used in the Individual Oral (IO)?

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Students cannot use the work they wrote their HL Essay about in the Individual Oral (IO).

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What does 'contiguous' mean in the context of text extracts for the Individual Oral (IO)?

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'Contiguous' means that the extracts must be continuous and connected, without any breaks or interruptions.

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What is the maximum length for a text extract in the Individual Oral (IO)?

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The maximum length for a text extract in the Individual Oral (IO) is less than or equal to 40 lines.

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What is the significance of pairing authors or works in the Individual Oral (IO)?

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Pairing authors or works allows students to explore themes, styles, and contexts, enhancing their comparative analysis skills.

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What is an acceptable pairing for the Individual Oral (IO)?

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An acceptable pairing would be Mona Eltahawy and Othello, as they can be analyzed together for thematic connections.

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What is the purpose of the Individual Oral (IO) assessment?

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The purpose of the Individual Oral (IO) is to assess students' ability to articulate their understanding of literature and engage in critical discussion.

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How should students prepare for the Individual Oral (IO)?

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Students should select their texts carefully, prepare their extracts, and practice their presentations to ensure clarity and confidence.

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What role does discussion play in the Individual Oral (IO)?

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Discussion allows for deeper exploration of the text and provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their analytical thinking.