Analyzing Trevor Noah and Mary Oliver

Andre and Dave, the IB English guys, present an updated tutorial on the individual oral for 2024. They introduce three approaches to annotating texts: analyzing Trevor Noah's memoir for global issues, exploring a Mary Oliver poem on climate change, and annotating a passage from A Doll's House. Each method emphasizes deep thinking, authorial choices, and linking to global issues. The video aims to enhance students' close reading and analytical skills.

What is the main focus of the 2024 update on the Individual Oral?

• Introducing new global issues

• Improving annotation techniques

• Updating the exam format

• Adding more literary texts

In Trevor Noah's memoir, what is a significant challenge faced by mixed-race individuals?

• Language barriers

• Educational access

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic instability

How does Trevor Noah use humor in his memoir?

• To highlight racial tensions

• To entertain the audience

• To criticize political leaders

• To downplay serious issues

What is the global issue discussed in the Mary Oliver poem?

• Water scarcity

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Deforestation

In the analysis of Mary Oliver's poem, what is emphasized as crucial for addressing climate change?

• Technological innovation

• Political reform

• Economic investment

• Appreciation of nature

What method is used to annotate the passage from 'A Doll's House'?

• Using digital tools

• Mind mapping

• Highlighting key phrases

• Creating a table

How are the speakers differentiated in the annotation of 'A Doll's House'?

• By using different colors

• By creating separate columns

• By highlighting in bold

• By underlining their names

What is a key takeaway for annotating extracts?

• Isolate key authorial choices

• Use only digital tools

• Highlight every sentence

• Focus on quantity over quality

What is the purpose of close reading in the context of the Individual Oral?

• To memorize the text

• To critique the author

• To identify key themes

• To summarize the plot

What should students focus on when annotating extracts for the Individual Oral?

• Key phrases and authorial choices

• The publication date

• The length of the extract

• The author's biography