IB English A: Lang & Lit HL · Unit 3 of 6

IB English A: Lang & Lit HL Unit 3: Paper 1: Guided Analysis

Unit 3 of IB English A: Language and Literature covers Paper 1: Guided Analysis. This unit contains 9 topics and 14 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

9 topics14 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 3 covers

Analysing unseen non-literary texts — the method and a bank of text types.

Topics in Unit 3

3.1

The guided-analysis method

3 sub-topics

3.2

The non-literary text-type bank

1 sub-topics

3.3

Reading and annotating

1 sub-topics

3.4

Planning your analysis

1 sub-topics

3.5

Writing an excellent response

3 sub-topics

3.6

Managing your time

1 sub-topics

3.7

Examiner feedback and common mistakes

1 sub-topics

3.8

Grade-7 walkthroughs

2 sub-topics

3.9

Timed practice

1 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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