IB French ab initio Topic Paper 2 (reading) Strategies for Success Stratégies De Réussite Pour Paper 2 Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Paper 2 Reading: Strategies for Efficient Comprehension

Definition

la compréhension écrite

reading comprehension, the ability to understand written French texts

Definition

le type de texte

the text type or format, such as an email, a blog, or a brochure

Skim the text first to understand the layout
1. Look at le titre (the title) and les sous-titres (the sub-headings) to identify the main topic.
2. Check la mise en page (the layout) to see if the text is une lettre (a letter), un article (an article), or une publicité (an advertisement).
3. Ask yourself: Quel est le sujet général ? (What is the general subject?).
4. Do not spend too much time on details during this first step.
5. You are simply creating une carte mentale (a mental map) of the information.

Note

In French ab initio, the text type often gives you clues about the purpose.
Un blog (a blog) is usually personal and informal.
Une brochure (a brochure) is usually informative or persuasive.

Scan for specific information using keywords
1. Read les questions (the questions) before you read the full text.
2. Underline les mots-clés (the keywords) in each question.
3. Search for these words or des synonymes (synonyms) within the passage.
4. If a question mentions les jeunes (young people), the text might use the word les adolescents (teenagers).
5. If a question asks about le prix (the price), look for numbers and the symbol € (Euro).

Tip

Don't just look for exact word matches.
The IB often uses different words in the question than in the text to test your vocabulary.

Active Reading: Identifying Logic and Context

Definition

un connecteur

a connector or linking word that shows the relationship between ideas

Definition

un synonyme

a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word

Use connectors to follow the argument
1. Highlight words like cependant (however) or pourtant (yet) to find opposing views.

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Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

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Note

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Tip

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.

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Paper 2 Reading: Strategies for Efficient Comprehension

Definition

la compréhension écrite

reading comprehension, the ability to understand written French texts

Definition

le type de texte

the text type or format, such as an email, a blog, or a brochure

Skim the text first to understand the layout
1. Look at le titre (the title) and les sous-titres (the sub-headings) to identify the main topic.
2. Check la mise en page (the layout) to see if the text is une lettre (a letter), un article (an article), or une publicité (an advertisement).
3. Ask yourself: Quel est le sujet général ? (What is the general subject?).
4. Do not spend too much time on details during this first step.
5. You are simply creating une carte mentale (a mental map) of the information.

Note

In French ab initio, the text type often gives you clues about the purpose.
Un blog (a blog) is usually personal and informal.
Une brochure (a brochure) is usually informative or persuasive.

Scan for specific information using keywords
1. Read les questions (the questions) before you read the full text.
2. Underline les mots-clés (the keywords) in each question.
3. Search for these words or des synonymes (synonyms) within the passage.
4. If a question mentions les jeunes (young people), the text might use the word les adolescents (teenagers).
5. If a question asks about le prix (the price), look for numbers and the symbol € (Euro).

Tip

Don't just look for exact word matches.
The IB often uses different words in the question than in the text to test your vocabulary.

Active Reading: Identifying Logic and Context

Definition

un connecteur

a connector or linking word that shows the relationship between ideas

Definition

un synonyme

a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word

Use connectors to follow the argument
1. Highlight words like cependant (however) or pourtant (yet) to find opposing views.

Definition

Paywall

(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Note

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation.

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

Tip

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.

Text Types11 subtopics

External Assessment10 subtopics

IB French ab initio Paper 2 (reading) Strategies for Success Stratégies De Réussite Pour Paper 2 Notes

Text Types11 subtopics

External Assessment10 subtopics

Paper 2 Reading: Strategies for Efficient Comprehension

Active Reading: Identifying Logic and Context

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

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Paper 2 Reading: Strategies for Efficient Comprehension

Active Reading: Identifying Logic and Context

anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit

Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident

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