Preparing for the IA
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stimulus
the photo (visual prompt) you describe and interpret in the Individual Oral
to describe (a photo)
to say what is literally in the image
to interpret (a photo)
to say what the image suggests or means, beyond what is literally there
in the foreground
in the front part of the image, closest to the viewer
in the background
in the part of the image furthest away, behind everything
on the left / on the right
position words for what is on each side of the image
there is / there are
the phrase used to say what exists in the image
it seems that… / it appears that…
phrases that move you from describing to interpreting
it gives the impression that…
a phrase for saying what feeling or idea the image suggests
to set the scene
to give a one-sentence overview before the details
Name the 5 steps of a strong description.
Overview → detail+position → more detail → interpret → link+opinion.
What is the most common way to lose Criterion B marks?
Just listing objects, with no position language and no interpretation.
How do you move from describing to interpreting?
Use "it seems to me that…", "it gives the impression that…", "this suggests that…".
Name the three IA criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Interactive & receptive skills (6).
7.2.214 cards
visual stimulus
the photo you are given in the Individual Oral
Name the five course themes.
Identities, Experiences, Human ingenuity, Social organization, Sharing the planet.
to generalise
to move from one photo to a wider point about society or culture
cultural reference / example
a specific real thing from the English-speaking world (a festival, place, campaign, tradition)
the English-speaking world
countries and communities where English is widely spoken (UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, Canada…)
to relate to / to be linked to
to be connected to something — used to name the theme of a photo
How do you NAME the theme of a photo?
"This image relates to the theme of… because it shows…"
How do you ADD a cultural example?
"A good example of this is…" + one real, specific reference.
How do you GENERALISE a point?
"More broadly, in the English-speaking world…" + a wider trend.
What is the 4-step IO linking recipe?
Describe briefly → name the theme → one cultural example → generalise.
Why is a specific example better than a vague one?
A precise reference (Notting Hill Carnival, Clean Up Australia Day) shows real cultural knowledge.
Name the three Individual Oral criteria.
A Language (12), B Message (12), C Interactive skills (6).
What is the IO worth in the final grade?
15% of the final grade for English B SL.
What does 'engage with the photo' mean?
Use the photo as a starting point for ideas, not just to describe it.
Topic 7.2 study notes
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