IB English A Lang & Lit Topic The Commentary Revision Notes (HL)

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Criterion A: Knowledge & Interpretation (5/5)

Insightful interpretation moves beyond description
1. The essay does more than describe Griffiths’ photographs. It analyses their impact, artistic techniques, and historical relevance.
2. It moves beyond surface-level discussion by linking Griffiths’ work to broader themes of war propaganda, media influence, and moral corruption.
Close analysis is strengthened by wider significance
1. Each paragraph incorporates detailed discussion of Griffiths’ specific images, ensuring close textual analysis.
2. The essay connects Griffiths’ anti-war message to real-world contexts, making the argument more relevant and sophisticated.
Balancing close analysis with wider interpretation
1. The essay closely analyses specific photographs, explaining their composition, angles, lighting, and framing in depth.
2. It then connects these choices to Griffiths’ wider message about war’s brutality and dehumanisation.

Exam technique

How It Could Lose Marks:

If the essay only summarized Griffiths’ photos without offering deeper interpretations.
If the essay lacked historical/political context, making the analysis feel isolated from real-world implications.

Criterion B: Analysis & Evaluation (5/5)

Strong analysis explains how visual techniques create meaning
1. The essay dissects Griffiths’ use of visual composition, contrast, perspective, and lighting.
2. The essay explains not only what the images depict but also how Griffiths manipulates visual elements to create meaning.
Evaluation links Griffiths’ methods to his purpose

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Criterion A: Knowledge & Interpretation (5/5)

Insightful interpretation moves beyond description
1. The essay does more than describe Griffiths’ photographs. It analyses their impact, artistic techniques, and historical relevance.
2. It moves beyond surface-level discussion by linking Griffiths’ work to broader themes of war propaganda, media influence, and moral corruption.
Close analysis is strengthened by wider significance
1. Each paragraph incorporates detailed discussion of Griffiths’ specific images, ensuring close textual analysis.
2. The essay connects Griffiths’ anti-war message to real-world contexts, making the argument more relevant and sophisticated.
Balancing close analysis with wider interpretation
1. The essay closely analyses specific photographs, explaining their composition, angles, lighting, and framing in depth.
2. It then connects these choices to Griffiths’ wider message about war’s brutality and dehumanisation.

Exam technique

How It Could Lose Marks:

If the essay only summarized Griffiths’ photos without offering deeper interpretations.
If the essay lacked historical/political context, making the analysis feel isolated from real-world implications.

Criterion B: Analysis & Evaluation (5/5)

Strong analysis explains how visual techniques create meaning
1. The essay dissects Griffiths’ use of visual composition, contrast, perspective, and lighting.
2. The essay explains not only what the images depict but also how Griffiths manipulates visual elements to create meaning.
Evaluation links Griffiths’ methods to his purpose

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IB English A Lang & Lit The Commentary Notes

Everything You Need to Know About Analysis6 subtopics

Paper 1 Lang & Lit4 subtopics

Paper 2 Lang & Lit4 subtopics

Individual Oral (IO)4 subtopics

Higher Level Essay3 subtopics

Text Types13 subtopics

Literary Forms4 subtopics

Criterion A: Knowledge & Interpretation (5/5)

Criterion B: Analysis & Evaluation (5/5)

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Criterion A: Knowledge & Interpretation (5/5)

Criterion B: Analysis & Evaluation (5/5)

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