hindi sl

Question 1

What is the IB Hindi SL Internal Assessment (IA)?

Answer 1

A spoken presentation analyzing a global issue through:
- A literary work (studied in class)
- A non-literary text (e.g., ad, speech, cartoon, article)
Duration: 10 minutes (plus 5-minute Q&A)
Counts for 30% of the final grade

Question 2

What is the structure of the Individual Oral (IO)?

Answer 2

4-5 minutes: Individual presentation (analyzing both texts)
5 minutes: Teacher’s follow-up questions
💡 Total Time: 10 minutes

Question 3

What is a ‘global issue,’ and how should it be chosen?

Answer 3

✅ Must be broad in scope (affects many people globally)
✅ Should connect both chosen texts
✅ Examples:
- Power & Oppression
- Identity & Culture
- Gender & Representation
- Technology & Human Experience
💡 The global issue must clearly link to both texts.

Question 4

What are the text requirements for the IO?

Answer 4

✅ One literary work (novel, play, poetry) studied in class
✅ One non-literary text (advertisement, political speech, news article, film, etc.)
✅ Both must connect to the same global issue

Question 5

What does Criterion A assess?

Answer 5

Clear understanding of the global issue
Deep analysis of both texts
Use of specific references & examples
💡 Tip: Avoid summary—focus on interpretation!

Question 6

What does Criterion B assess?

Answer 6

Critical analysis of how the texts present the global issue
Discussion of author’s choices (style, tone, techniques)
Comparative approach (showing connections & contrasts)
💡 Tip: Use terminology like symbolism, irony, tone, narrative voice.

Question 7

What does Criterion C assess?

Answer 7

✅ Logical flow of ideas
✅ Clear introduction, body, and conclusion
✅ Well-structured comparative discussion
💡 Tip: Have a structured plan with main points and transitions.

Question 8

What does Criterion D assess?

Answer 8

✅ Fluency & Clarity (avoid hesitations)
✅ Academic language (avoid casual speech)
✅ Good pronunciation & grammar
💡 Tip: Practice speaking naturally without memorizing!

Question 9

What are common mistakes in the IO?

Answer 9

❌ Choosing texts that don’t connect well to the global issue
❌ Summarizing instead of analyzing
❌ Not using specific evidence
❌ Weak comparison between the two texts
❌ Poor time management (rushing or finishing too early)
💡 Tip: Practice multiple times and time yourself!

Question 10

How can you ace the IB Hindi SL IO?

Answer 10

✅ Choose a strong global issue with deep connections
✅ Use literary & non-literary terminology
✅ Compare texts effectively—not just separately
✅ Speak clearly and confidently
✅ End with a strong conclusion
💡 Tip: Record yourself and listen for improvements!