Paper 1

Textual Analysis
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Starter Activity
• Look at the Dubai 30x30 logo on
screen.

• In pairs, identify what graphological

features are present.

• Add your thoughts to your Google

Copybook and be prepared to
feedback to the class.

How can colour theory be applied to the colours

used in the logo and what connotations with
fitness would viewers associate with these.
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Activity 1 – Newspaper Headlines

• In pairs, look at the newspaper
headlines provided.

• Organise these into two columns

based on the language used.

• Be prepared to justify why you

have organised the headlines as
you have based on the language
used.
Think about the effect that language
features present in the headlines
have on the opinions the target
audience would have about health
and fitness
TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Activity 1 – Newspaper Headlines

"Dubai's Fitness Boom: From Sand Dunes "Dubai's Desert Heat Dangers: The Risks of
to Sweat Studios, The City Embraces a Outdoor Exercise in Extreme Weather
Health Revolution!“ Conditions“

"Celebrity Sweat: A Glimpse into Dubai's "Fading Gyms, Rising Obesity: Dubai
A-Listers' Favorite Fitness Hotspots!“ Grapples with a Disturbing Fitness
Paradox“

"Dubai's Fit Family Fun: How the City

"Dubai's Fitness Divide: How
Encourages Health and Wellness for All Socioeconomic Disparities Impact Access
Ages!“ to Health and Exercise“

"Dubai's Health Cuisine Craze: Where "Dubai's Fitness Industry Under Scrutiny:
Fitness Meets Flavor in the City's Culinary Allegations of Unethical Practices and
Scene!“ Exploitative Contracts Surface“

"Wellness Retreats in the City of Gold: "Sweating Debt: The Financial Toll of
Dubai's Luxurious Spa and Fitness Dubai's Obsession with Exclusive Fitness
Resorts!" Trends"
TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

ATL: Critical Thinking Progress Check

Criterion B: Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic features
To what extent does the analysis show awareness of how stylistic
features of the texts, such as language, structure, tone, technique and
style, are used to construct meaning? To what extent does the analysis
show appreciation of the effects of stylistic features (including the
features of visual texts) on the reader?
3 marks
There is adequate awareness of the stylistic
features and understanding of their effects Using Criterion B
on the reader.
feedback for Paper 1,
4 marks give your group a mark
There is good awareness and illustration of
the use of stylistic features and detailed for their analysis of
understanding of their effects on the reader. the textual features
5 marks
There is excellent awareness of the use of
present in the
stylistic features, with very good newspaper headlines.
understanding of their effects on the reader.

What needs to be added to reach

5 marks out of 5 for Criterion B?
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Activity 2 – Fitness Texts Analysis

• Each group will be provided
with a different text type to
analyse.

• You will need to annotate your

given text focusing on the
aspects provided on the
following slide.

Discuss how Dubai 30x30 has evolved

over the past few years and the impact it
has had on health and fitness in the city
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Activity 2 – Cop28 Text Analysis

Audience/Purpose: Content/Theme:
▪ Who does the text target? ▪ What is literally ‘happening’ in the
▪ What does the author wish to text? What is it about?
achieve through the text? ▪ What are the main ideas of the
text?

Stylistic Devices: Structure:

▪ How does the author use language
to convey a sentiment or message?
▪ What kinds of linguistic tools does
he/she employ?
▪ How is the text organized,
literally? (layout/formatting)
▪ What kinds of structural
elements of a particular text type
do you see?
TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?
ATL: Critical Thinking Progress Check
Criterion A: Understanding and interpretation of the texts
To what extent does the analysis show an understanding of the
texts, their type and purpose, and their possible contexts (for
example, cultural, temporal, relation to audience?) Are the
comments supported by well-chosen references to the text?
3 marks
The response demonstrates an understanding of the
literal meaning. There is a satisfactory interpretation
of some implications of the text. References to the
text are generally relevant and mostly support the
candidate’s ideas
4 marks
The response demonstrates a thorough
understanding of the literal meaning. There is a
convincing interpretation of many implications
of the text. References to the text are relevant
and support the candidate’s ideas.
5 marks
The response demonstrates a thorough and
perceptive understanding of the literal meaning.
There is a convincing and insightful interpretation of
larger implications and subtleties of the text.
References to the text are well chosen and
effectively support the candidate’s ideas.
Criterion B: Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic
features
To what extent does the analysis show awareness of how stylistic
features of the texts, such as language, structure, tone, technique
and style, are used to construct meaning? To what extent does
the analysis show appreciation of the effects of stylistic features
(including the features of visual texts) on the reader?
3 marks
There is adequate awareness of the stylistic
features and understanding of their effects on the
reader.
4 marks
There is good awareness and illustration of the use
of stylistic features and detailed understanding of
their effects on the reader.
5 marks
There is excellent awareness of the use of stylistic
features, with very good understanding of their
effects on the reader.
What needs to be added to
reach 5 marks out of 5 for
Criteria A & B?
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Activity 3 – Learner Portfolio Task

• Move around the room and
look at each of the annotated
texts. You are to create a
learner task to summarise any
graphological feature that you
think are relevant.

• You can download the handout

‘Learner Portfolio Task’
worksheet for help if you wish.

• Once complete, add this to your

How can you present your
Learner Portfolio.
information in an innovative way
for your Learner Portfolio?
 TOK Link - Language and literature are never simply transparent. They also encode values and beliefs.
To what extent should this be considered when responding to texts?

Plenary Activity
• Take a few moments to create
a Lovin Dubai instagram post
for Dubai 30x30 Fitness
Challenge 2023 based on what
you studied in class today.

• Your post needs to be a

maximum of 280 characters
and include some hash tags.
Record this on the Google
Classroom Stream.

• Again, you should screenshot Link your instagram post to a global

your instagram post and add issue and use some language
these to your Learner features associated with Paper 1
Portfolios as evidence of class analysis.