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Further Oral Activity

Published on Nov 18, 2015

An overview of the IB Language and Literature FOA

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Further Oral Activity

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The Big Picture

Internal Assessments

Complete Min. 2 FOAs

  • Part 1 Learner Outcome(s)
  • Part 2 Learner Outcome(s)
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Keys to success

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Your close textual analysis uncovers the complexities of a topic which, in turn, illuminates some greater significance for your audience.

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A: Knowledge and understanding (10)

Significance, cONtext, Audience, Purpose, topic knowledge
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B: Understanding of how language is used (10)

Close TEXTUAL observation , Word level, Effect on meaning 
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C: Organisation (5)

Coherent argument, Thesis, conclusion, so what?
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D: Language (5)

Clear, accurate, register, STYLISH delivery
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FOA planning process

  • Pick a learner outcome
  • Connected topics and texts
  • Pick the presentation form
  • Detailed analysis of text(s)
  • Generate thesis, claims and so what
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Possible forms

  • Individual or group (max. 2)
  • Approx. 7 - 10 minutes per speaker
  • Formal presentation (recommended)
  • Debates, role plays, interviews, pitch, speech
  • FOA is assessed individually
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Remember

  • Do not read from a script
  • Edit, edit, edit, practice, practice, practice
  • Analyse language closely
  • Show understanding of your chosen learner outcome
  • Do not plagiarise
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