Glengarry Glen Ross

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Part 4: Literature—critical Study:

Standard level: Students study two literary texts, both of which must be taken from the PLA for the language A studied.

Close reading is considered to be a core skill in the understanding and interpretation of literature. By looking closely at the detail of literary texts, students develop awareness of their rich complexities and the intricacies of their construction.

The study of literature—critical study means that students will be able to meet the following learning outcomes.

1. Explore literary works in detail.

Points to be considered could include:
– understand the explicit and implicit meanings in a text
– identify and situate a text or an extract in the context of a larger work
– respond to the key features of texts such as language, characterization and structure.
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2. Analyse elements such as theme and the ethical stance or moral values of literary texts.

Issues to be considered could include:
– identify the evidence in the text for a particular stance
– consider point of view in different literary genres.
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3. Understand and make appropriate use of literary terms.

Examples could include:
– imagery
– persona
– tone
– metaphor
– irony.