IB English Language & Literature HL
The Handmaid's Tale
Novels offer rich material for IB English analysis. This section’s activities and exercises develop key skills for the Individual Oral, Paper 2, and HLE, guiding you in crafting Global Issue statements, Paper 2 responses, and Lines of Inquiry.
The Handmaid's Tale
Introduction
Watch the video, answer the questions, and read the overview content about key plot points, characters, and themes of "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Flashcards
Tackle and master three decks of flashcards on the broad authorial choices, symbols, and allusions of "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Multiple Choice Questions
Work through these multiple choice questions to sharpen your analysis and interpretation of "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Passage Analysis - IO Practice
Three powerful passages are provided with practice questions, explanations, and all you need to master the IO.
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Literary Hotspots - Paper 2 Practice
Work through three powerful moments of the text and master each "literary hotspot." This is Paper 2 gold!
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Final Assessment
Try the questions to check your mastery of the key plot points, characters, and themes of this powerful literary work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IB English A LAL HL?
This course is an exploration of both literary and non-literary texts. At the HL level, students will study six literary works and a similar number of non-literary bodies of work. The goal is to build close reading, writing, and speaking skills to prepare students for university coursework and beyond.
What are the assessment items in the IB English A LAL HL course?
Students in this course will have four distinct assessments: Paper 1, Paper 2, Individual Oral, and the Higher Level Essay. Paper 1 focuses on textual analysis, while Paper 2 is a comparative literary essay. The Individual Oral requires students to discuss a relevant Global Issue through a literary and non-literary text. The Higher Level Essay is a formal academic essay that follows a Line of Inquiry of the student’s choosing.
How should students prepare for IB English A HL exams?
Students must read all literary texts carefully with their teacher and uncover the key themes and authorial choices that shape meaning for readers. Students must also acquire the visual literacy skills required to unpack visual texts. Revision Village provides a myriad of activities to help students build the skills they need to succeed.
How does Revision Village support IB English A LAL HL students?
RV provides a range of features to help students achieve the results they want on exams. The Questionbank contains numerous case studies to help build Paper 1 and Paper 2 skills. Prediction and Past Papers are a great place to get solutions to exams, and the Literary Bootcamps provide a powerful resource to review commonly taught literary texts. All content comes with explanatory videos to help students master key content.