IB Literature SL Paper 1 Guided Literary Response

This paragraph introduces the video's focus on structuring and commencing the annotation of a paper one guided literary analysis for standard level IB. It explains the transition from the old term 'commentary' to 'guided literary analysis' due to the inclusion of guiding questions. The speaker aims to guide viewers through the process of approaching paper 1, including first readings, annotations, structuring the commentary, and writing the response. The importance of using the exam time effectively, including the 90 minutes for writing and the 5 minutes for reading, is emphasized. The speaker provides a step-by-step approach to formulating a first impression, annotating, planning, and writing a cohesive response, and concludes with advice on proofreading to avoid common mistakes.

The speaker demonstrates how to annotate and analyze a text using the May 2004 paper passage 'Hanging Rock' as an example. They discuss the importance of first impressions and multiple readings to observe and note prominent words, repeated sounds, and sentence structures. The paragraph emphasizes the use of mnemonic devices to aid in identifying key elements of the text. The speaker then illustrates how to use guiding questions to structure the essay, highlighting the significance of the bridge and the use of contrast in the passage. They provide a detailed walkthrough of their own annotations and thought process, including the identification of symbols, mood, tone, and narrative techniques.

This paragraph delves into the process of creating topic sentences based on guiding questions and observed techniques within the text. The speaker uses the annotated 'Hanging Rock' passage to show how to develop topic sentences that address the significance of the bridge and the use of contrast. They explain how to use highlighted evidence from the annotations to support these topic sentences, forming the basis of the essay's argument. The speaker also suggests the possibility of a third topic sentence if time permits, to further emphasize the power of the bridge and its personification, enhancing the essay's depth.

The speaker explores the theme of personification in the 'Hanging Rock' passage from 'The Idea of Perfection' by Kate Grenville. They discuss how the bridge is presented as almost more human than the female protagonist, highlighting instances of personification and contrasting elements such as the dog and the lady. The paragraph examines the bridge's role in uniting contrasting elements and its symbolic representation of unity. The speaker provides examples from the text to support their analysis, such as the bridge's construction and its interplay of light and shadow, and suggests that this complexity adds depth to the essay.

The final paragraph outlines how to write an effective introduction for a commentary, emphasizing the need to introduce the text, author, and a brief summary of the subject matter. The speaker provides an example introduction based on the 'Hanging Rock' passage, incorporating the topic sentences developed earlier. They encourage viewers to practice annotating and writing their own guided literary responses, either using their own annotations or the provided analysis. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the material, either by annotating a new passage or writing a full commentary, to ensure they apply the skills discussed in the video.